Nova Radon
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| Radon | |
|---|---|
| Role | Paraglider |
| National origin | Austria |
| Manufacturer | Nova Performance Paragliders |
| Designer | Hannes Papesch |
| Status | Production completed |
The Nova Radon 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 an advanced performance glider. The models are each named for their relative size.[1]
Variants[edit]
- Radon XS
- Extra small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 11.35 m (37.2 ft) span wing has a wing area of 20.18 m2 (217.2 sq ft), 57 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.66:1. The pilot weight range is 60 to 85 kg (132 to 187 lb). The glider model is IA certified.[1]
- Radon S
- Small-sized model for light pilots. Its 11.9 m (39.0 ft) span wing has a wing area of 22.17 m2 (238.6 sq ft), 57 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.66:1. The pilot weight range is 75 to 95 kg (165 to 209 lb). The glider model is DHV 2 and AFNOR Performance certified.[1]
- Radon M
- Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 12.42 m (40.7 ft) span wing has a wing area of 24.16 m2 (260.1 sq ft), 57 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.66:1. The pilot weight range is 90 to 110 kg (198 to 243 lb). The glider model is DHV 2 and AFNOR Performance certified.[1]
- Radon L
- Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 12.91 m (42.4 ft) span wing has a wing area of 26.13 m2 (281.3 sq ft), 57 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.66:1. The pilot weight range is 95 to 130 kg (209 to 287 lb). The glider model is DHV 2 and AFNOR Performance certified.[1]
Specifications (Radon M)[edit]
Data from Bertrand[1]
General characteristics
- Crew: one
- Wingspan: 12.42 m (40 ft 9 in)
- Wing area: 24.16 m2 (260.1 sq ft)
- Aspect ratio: 5.66:1