Guggenmos ESC

The Guggenmos ESC is a German high-wing, single-place, rigid-wing hang glider that was designed by World Hang Gliding Champion Josef Guggenmos and produced by his company Drachenbau Josef Guggenmos.

Design and development
The ESC was designed as a competition rigid wing glider. The aircraft was built in two sizes, both certified to DHV Class 3. The aircraft underwent a program of continuous improvement and refinement during its production history.

Variants

 * ESC 2002
 * Large size model for heavier pilots, with a 12.1 m span wing, nose angle of 143°, wing area of 13.4 m2 and an aspect ratio of 11.1:1. The pilot hook-in weight range is 70 to 104 kg. The price was €8155 in 2003.


 * ESC C
 * Small size model for lighter pilots, with a 11.2 m span wing, nose angle of 143°, wing area of 12.1 m2 and an aspect ratio of 10.5:1. The pilot hook-in weight range is 66 to 90 kg. The price was €8155 in 2003.