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]
| SC Discovery | |
|---|---|
| Role | Paraglider |
| National origin | Ukraine |
| Manufacturer | SC Paragliding |
| Status | Production completed |
Design and development
editThe 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.[1]
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
edit- Discovery 23
- Extra small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its wing has an area of 23 m2 (250 sq ft), 53 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.1:1. The pilot weight range is 55 to 70 kg (121 to 154 lb).[1]
- Discovery 25
- Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its wing has an area of 25 m2 (270 sq ft), 53 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.1:1. The pilot weight range is 65 to 85 kg (143 to 187 lb).[1]
- Discovery 28
- Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its wing has an area of 28 m2 (300 sq ft), 53 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.1:1. The pilot weight range is 70 to 100 kg (154 to 220 lb).[1]
- Discovery 31
- Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its wing has an area of 31 m2 (330 sq ft), 53 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.1:1. The pilot weight range is 95 to 120 kg (209 to 265 lb).[1]
- Discovery 34
- Extra large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its wing has an area of 34 m2 (370 sq ft), 53 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.1:1. The pilot weight range is 115 to 145 kg (254 to 320 lb).[1]
- Discovery 39 Bi
- Small-sized two-place model for lighter crews. Its wing has an area of 39 m2 (420 sq ft), 47 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.9:1. The pilot weight range is 140 to 180 kg (309 to 397 lb).[1]
- Discovery 42 Bi
- Large-sized two-place model for heavier crews. Its wing has an area of 42 m2 (450 sq ft), 50 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.1:1. The pilot weight range is 160 to 220 kg (353 to 485 lb).[1]
Specifications (Discovery 25)
editData from Bertrand[1]
General characteristics
- Crew: one
- Wing area: 25 m2 (270 sq ft)
- Aspect ratio: 5.1:1
Performance
- Maximum speed: 47 km/h (29 mph, 25 kn)
- Rate of sink: 1.1 m/s (220 ft/min)