Sol Synergy
| Synergy | |
|---|---|
| Role | Paraglider |
| National origin | Brazil |
| Manufacturer | Sol Paragiders |
| Status | Production completed |
| Produced | mid-2000s |
The Sol Synergy is a Brazilian single-place paraglider that was designed and produced by Sol Paragliders of Jaraguá do Sul in the mid-2000s. It is now out of production.[1]
Design and development[edit]
The Synergy was designed as an intermediate glider. The models are each named for their relative size.[1]
Variants[edit]
- Synergy S
- Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 11.84 m (38.8 ft) span wing has a wing area of 25.0 m2 (269 sq ft), 80 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.43:1. The pilot weight range is 52 to 60 kg (115 to 132 lb). The glider model is AFNOR Standard certified.[1]
- Synergy M
- Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 12.34 m (40.5 ft) span wing has a wing area of 28.01 m2 (301.5 sq ft), 95 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.43:1. The pilot weight range is 52 to 75 kg (115 to 165 lb). The glider model is AFNOR Standard certified.[1]
- Synergy L
- Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 12.17 m (39.9 ft) span wing has a wing area of 29.7 m2 (320 sq ft), 110 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.43:1. The pilot weight range is 52 to 90 kg (115 to 198 lb). The glider model is AFNOR Standard certified.[1]
- Synergy XL
- Extra large-sized model for much heavier pilots. Its 13.14 m (43.1 ft) span wing has a wing area of 31.8 m2 (342 sq ft), 52 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.43:1. The pilot weight range is 105 to 125 kg (231 to 276 lb). The glider model is AFNOR Standard certified.[1]
Specifications (Synergy M)[edit]
Data from Bertrand[1]
General characteristics
- Crew: one
- Wingspan: 12.34 m (40 ft 6 in)
- Wing area: 28.01 m2 (301.5 sq ft)
- Aspect ratio: 5.43:1
Performance
- Maximum speed: 50 km/h (31 mph, 27 kn)
- Rate of sink: 1.0 m/s (200 ft/min)