Nova Phorus
| Phorus | |
|---|---|
| Role | Paraglider |
| National origin | Austria |
| Manufacturer | Nova Performance Paragliders |
| Designer | Hannes Papesch |
| Status | Production completed |
The Nova Phorus is an Austrian single-place paraglider that was designed by Hannes Papesch and produced by Nova Performance Paragliders of Innsbruck. It is now out of production.[1]
Design and development[edit]
The aircraft was designed as a beginner glider. The models are each named for their relative size.[1]
Variants[edit]
- Phorus S
- Small-sized model for light pilots. Its 11.16 m (36.6 ft) span wing has a wing area of 22.84 m2 (245.8 sq ft), 37 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.77:1. The pilot weight range is 70 to 95 kg (154 to 209 lb). The glider model is DHV 1 and AFNOR Standard certified.[1]
- Phorus M
- Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 11.63 m (38.2 ft) span wing has a wing area of 24.79 m2 (266.8 sq ft), 37 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.77:1. The pilot weight range is 85 to 105 kg (187 to 231 lb). The glider model is DHV 1 and AFNOR Standard certified.[1]
- Phorus L
- Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 12.21 m (40.1 ft) span wing has a wing area of 27.33 m2 (294.2 sq ft), 37 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.77:1. The pilot weight range is 95 to 125 kg (209 to 276 lb). The glider model is DHV 1 and AFNOR Standard certified.[1]
Specifications (Phorus M)[edit]
Data from Bertrand[1]
General characteristics
- Crew: one
- Wingspan: 11.63 m (38 ft 2 in)
- Wing area: 24.79 m2 (266.8 sq ft)
- Aspect ratio: 4.77:1