Guggenmos Bullet
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| Bullet | |
|---|---|
| General information | |
| Type | Hang glider |
National origin | Germany |
| Manufacturer | Drachenbau Josef Guggenmos |
| Designer | |
| Status | Production completed |
The Guggenmos Bullet is a series of German high-wing, single-place, hang gliders that were designed by World Hang Gliding Champion Josef Guggenmos and produced by his company Drachenbau Josef Guggenmos.[1]
Design and development
[edit]The Bullet gliders were designed as competition gliders. There are versions with kingposts and "topless" versions, each in two sizes. All four designs were certified to DHV Class 2-3.[1]
Variants
[edit]- Bullet Cut
- Large size model with a kingpost and upper flying wires, a 10.9 m (35.8 ft) span wing, nose angle of 133°, wing area of 13.2 m2 (142 sq ft) and an aspect ratio of 9:1. The pilot hook-in weight range is 72 to 97 kg (159 to 214 lb). The price was €3957 in 2003.[1]
- Bullet Cut S
- Small size model with a kingpost and upper flying wires, a 10.15 m (33.3 ft) span wing, nose angle of 130°, wing area of 11.3 m2 (122 sq ft) and an aspect ratio of 9:1. The pilot hook-in weight range is 62 to 79 kg (137 to 174 lb). The price was €3857 in 2003.[1]
- Bullet RCS
- Large size "topless" model with no kingpost or upper flying wires, a 10.9 m (35.8 ft) span wing, nose angle of 133°, wing area of 13.2 m2 (142 sq ft) and an aspect ratio of 9:1. The pilot hook-in weight range is 70 to 98 kg (154 to 216 lb). The price was €4802 in 2003.[1]
- Bullet RCS-M
- Medium size "topless" model with no kingpost or upper flying wires, a 10.9 m (35.8 ft) span wing, nose angle of 130°, wing area of 11.3 m2 (122 sq ft) and an aspect ratio of 9:1. The pilot hook-in weight range is 62 to 79 kg (137 to 174 lb). The price was €4802 in 2003.[1]
Specifications (Bullet Cut)
[edit]Data from Bertrand[1]
General characteristics
- Crew: one
- Wingspan: 10.9 m (35 ft 9 in)
- Wing area: 13.2 m2 (142 sq ft)
- Aspect ratio: 9:1
References
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