SC Discovery explained
The
SC Discovery is a
Ukrainian single-place
paraglider that was designed and produced by
SC Paragliding of
Kharkiv. It is now out of production.
[1] Design and development
The Discovery was designed as an intermediate glider, plus a tandem version for flight training, referred to as the Discovery Bi, indicating "bi-place" or two seater.
The models are each named for their wing area in square metres.[1]
Reviewer Noel Bertrand noted the Discovery series in a 2003 review for its low price, being one of the few gliders available in that time period under €1,000.[1]
Variants
- Discovery 23
Extra small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its wing has an area of 23m2, 53 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.1:1. The pilot weight range is 55to.[1]
- Discovery 25
Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its wing has an area of 25m2, 53 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.1:1. The pilot weight range is 65to.[1]
- Discovery 28
Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its wing has an area of 28m2, 53 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.1:1. The pilot weight range is 70to.[1]
- Discovery 31
Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its wing has an area of 31m2, 53 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.1:1. The pilot weight range is 95to.[1]
- Discovery 34
Extra large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its wing has an area of 34m2, 53 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.1:1. The pilot weight range is 115to.[1]
- Discovery 39 Bi
Small-sized two-place model for lighter crews. Its wing has an area of 39m2, 47 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.9:1. The pilot weight range is 140to.[1]
- Discovery 42 Bi
Large-sized two-place model for heavier crews. Its wing has an area of 42m2, 50 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.1:1. The pilot weight range is 160to.[1] See also
Notes and References
- Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 28. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003.
