The Firebird Hornet is a German single-place, paraglider that was designed and produced by Firebird Sky Sports AG of Füssen in the mid-2000s. It is now out of production.
Design and development
The Hornet was designed as an intermediate glider. The models are each named for their relative size.
Variants
Hornet S
Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its span wing has a wing area of , 49 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.58:1. The pilot weight range is . The glider model is DHV 2GH certified.
Hornet M
Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its span wing has a wing area of , 49 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.58:1. The pilot weight range is . The glider model is DHV 2GH certified.
Hornet L
Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its span wing has a wing area of , 49 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.58:1. The pilot weight range is . The glider model is DHV 2GH certified.
Hornet Sport S
Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its span wing has a wing area of , 59 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.74:1. The pilot weight range is . The glider model is DHV 2GH certified.
Hornet Sport M
Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its span wing has a wing area of , 59 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.74:1. The pilot weight range is . The glider model is DHV 2GH certified.
Hornet Sport L
Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its span wing has a wing area of , 59 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.74:1. The pilot weight range is . The glider model is DHV 2GH certified.
Specifications (Hornet L)
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