Firebird Hornet Explained
The
Firebird Hornet is a German single-place,
paraglider that was designed and produced by
Firebird Sky Sports AG of
Füssen in the mid-2000s. It is now out of production.
[1] Design and development
The Hornet was designed as an intermediate glider. The models are each named for their relative size.[1]
Variants
- Hornet S
Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 11.881NaN1 span wing has a wing area of 25.27m2, 49 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.58:1. The pilot weight range is 55to. The glider model is DHV 2GH certified.[1]
- Hornet M
Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 12.371NaN1 span wing has a wing area of 26.43m2, 49 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.58:1. The pilot weight range is 70to. The glider model is DHV 2GH certified.[1]
- Hornet L
Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 12.991NaN1 span wing has a wing area of 30.23m2, 49 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.58:1. The pilot weight range is 90to. The glider model is DHV 2GH certified.[1]
- Hornet Sport S
Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 11.741NaN1 span wing has a wing area of 24m2, 59 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.74:1. The pilot weight range is 60to. The glider model is DHV 2GH certified.[1]
- Hornet Sport M
Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 12.261NaN1 span wing has a wing area of 26.2m2, 59 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.74:1. The pilot weight range is 80to. The glider model is DHV 2GH certified.[1]
- Hornet Sport L
Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 12.771NaN1 span wing has a wing area of 28.4m2, 59 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.74:1. The pilot weight range is 100to. The glider model is DHV 2GH certified.[1] Notes and References
- Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 16. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X
