Dynamic Sport Raven
| Raven | |
|---|---|
| Role | Paraglider |
| National origin | Poland |
| Manufacturer | Dynamic Sport |
| Designer | Wojtek Pierzyński |
| Status | Production completed |
| Produced | mid-2000s |
The Dynamic Sport Raven is a Polish single-place, paraglider that was designed by Wojtek Pierzyński and produced by Dynamic Sport of Kielce. It is now out of production.[1]
Design and development[edit]
The Raven was designed as an intermediate glider. The models are each named for their relative size.[1]
Operational history[edit]
Reviewer Noel Bertrand described the Raven in a 2003 review as priced very competitively.[1]
Variants[edit]
- Raven AX M
- Medium-sized model for mid-weight pilots. Its 11.1 m (36.4 ft) span wing has a wing area of 26.9 m2 (290 sq ft), 38 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.56:1. The pilot weight range is 50 to 70 kg (110 to 154 lb).[1]
- Raven AX L
- Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 11.6 m (38.1 ft) span wing has a wing area of 28.9 m2 (311 sq ft), 40 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.6:1. The pilot weight range is 65 to 85 kg (143 to 187 lb).[1]
- Raven AX XL
- Extra large-sized model for much heavier pilots. Its 11.0 m (36.1 ft) span wing has a wing area of 30.9 m2 (333 sq ft), 42 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.68:1. The pilot weight range is 80 to 110 kg (176 to 243 lb).[1]
- Raven Bi
- This version was designed as a tandem glider for flight training and as such was referred to as the Raven Bi, indicating "bi-place" or two seater. Its 15 m (49.2 ft) span wing has a wing area of 42.6 m2 (459 sq ft), 48 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.29:1. The pilot weight range is 130 to 200 kg (287 to 441 lb).[1]
Specifications (Raven L)[edit]
Data from Bertrand[1]
General characteristics
- Crew: one
- Wingspan: 11.6 m (38 ft 1 in)
- Wing area: 28.9 m2 (311 sq ft)
- Aspect ratio: 4.6:1
Performance
- Maximum speed: 42 km/h (26 mph, 23 kn)
- Rate of sink: 1.2 m/s (240 ft/min)