DISCOVERY-2
Designed for pilots who has just finished flight lessons and have more than 20 flying hours. Also can be used for powered flights
At the request of dealers, we have decided to resume manufacturing of one of the best-selling in previous years model of paragliders – DiSCovery2. This paraglider certified as AFNOR Standard has earned wide recognition throughout the world. Simple and pleasant character, excellent flight characteristics, durability and reasonable price made DiSCovery2 preferred choice for many pilots.
Simplicity and accessibility
DiSCovery2 was created for a wide range of pilots. A rare design with clipped intermediate ribs allowed us to create an easy to manufacture glider with excellent for its class flight performance.
Modern materials
DiSCovery2 2014 is made of advanced materials: fabrics NCV Skytex, slings Liros and Edelrid. The rizers are made of a narrow (20 mm) belt. We have also updated the graphic design of the canopy – now it looks modern.
Safety first
DiSCovery2-27 is certified as AFNOR Standard. The security of this and other dimensions has been highly appreciated by specialists both of AFNOR, and independent testers and pilots.
beginner | |
amateur | |
experienced | |
xc pilot | |
competitor | |
acro | |
motor | |
tandem |
Technical data
size | 24 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 33 |
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flat surface, m2 | 24 | 25,5 | 27 | 28,5 | 30 | 31,5 | 33 |
aspect ratio | 5,2 | 5,2 | 5,2 | 5,2 | 5,2 | 5,2 | 5,2 |
V min, km/h | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
V max, km/h | 50+ | 50+ | 50+ | 50+ | 50+ | 50+ | 50+ |
Vy min, m/s | 1,1 | 1,1 | 1,1 | 1,1 | 1,1 | 1,1 | 1,1 |
total in-flight weight, kg | 65-80 | 70-90 | 80-100 | 90-110 | 100-120 | 110-130 | 120-145 |
certification | AFNOR Standart |
scale | 0,943 | 0,972 | 1 | 1,027 | 1,054 | 1,08 | 1,106 |
projected surface, m2. | 20,95 | 22,25 | 23,56 | 24,85 | 26,17 | 27,48 | 28,82 |
projected aspect ratio | 3,87 | 3,87 | 3,87 | 3,87 | 3,87 | 3,87 | 3,87 |
wingspan, m | 11,17 | 11,52 | 11,85 | 12,17 | 12,49 | 12,78 | 13,11 |
projected wingspan, m | 9,0 | 9,27 | 9,54 | 9,8 | 10,06 | 10,3 | 10,55 |
root chord, m | 2,691 | 2,773 | 2,854 | 2,931 | 3,008 | 3,082 | 3,156 |
tip chord, m | 0,562 | 0,579 | 0,596 | 0,612 | 0,628 | 0,643 | 0,659 |
cells | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 |
lines length, m | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
glider weight, kg | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
Materials
sail fabrics | Skytex 9017 E25A, Skytex 9017 E29A |
lines | Liros DSL70, TSL 220, TSL 280 |
risers | 20 мм polyester |
connectors | 20 мм APCO |