| | |
SONIC
 |
|
|
Sonic - Specifications
|
Sonic 165 |
Sonic 190 |
| Area |
15.3 sq.m (165 sq.ft.) |
17.7 sq.m (190 sq.ft.) |
| Span |
9.3 m (30.5 ft) |
10 m (32.8 ft) |
| Nose Angle |
120 degrees |
120 degrees |
| Aspect Ratio |
5.6 |
5.6 |
| Glider Weight * |
26 kgs (57 lbs) |
29 kgs (64 lbs) |
| Optimal Pilot Weight |
75 kgs (165 lbs) |
90 kgs (198 lbs) |
| Hook-In-Weight |
54-100 kgs (120-220 lbs) |
73-109 kgs (160-240 lbs) |
| Packed Length |
5540 mm (18.2 ft) |
6400 mm (21 ft) |
| Packed Length - Short |
3920 mm (12.9 ft) |
4260 mm (14 ft) |
| Centre of Gravity (Front of Keel) ** |
1640 mm (5.38 ft) |
1680 mm (5.51 ft) |
| Number of Battens |
|
|
| Top |
15 |
17 |
| Bottom |
4 |
6 |
| VNE |
74 kph (46 mph) |
74 kph (46 mph) |
| VA |
69 kph (43 mph) |
69 kph (43 mph) |
| Trim Speed |
32 kph (20 mph) |
32 kph (20 mph) |
| Stall Speed *** |
24 kph (15 mph) |
23 kph (14 mph) |
| Maximum Speed |
72 kph (45 mph) |
72 kph (45 mph) |
| Best Glide Speed |
43 kph (27 mph) |
43 kph (27 mph) |
| Best Glide Angle |
9:1 |
9:1 |
* Glider Weight is measured from the standard glider. Some options will decrease glider weight by up to 2kgs.
** Quoted Centre of Gravity measurement is for Mylar sails. For Dacron sails, subtract 10mm.
*** Measured at Optimal Pilot Weight
|
