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.
Design and development
The 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.
The models are each named for their wing area in square metres.
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 â¬1,000.
Variants
Discovery 23
Extra small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its wing has an area of , 53 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.1:1. The pilot weight range is .
Discovery 25
Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its wing has an area of , 53 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.1:1. The pilot weight range is .
Discovery 28
Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its wing has an area of , 53 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.1:1. The pilot weight range is .
Discovery 31
Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its wing has an area of , 53 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.1:1. The pilot weight range is .
Discovery 34
Extra large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its wing has an area of , 53 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.1:1. The pilot weight range is .
Discovery 39 Bi
Small-sized two-place model for lighter crews. Its wing has an area of , 47 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.9:1. The pilot weight range is .
Discovery 42 Bi
Large-sized two-place model for heavier crews. Its wing has an area of , 50 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.1:1. The pilot weight range is .
Specifications (Discovery 25)
See also
References