Firebird Z-One

Z-One
Role	Paraglider
National origin	Germany
Manufacturer	Firebird Sky Sports AG
Status	Production completed
Produced	mid-2000s

The Firebird Z-One 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.^[1]

Design and development

The Z-One was designed as a beginner glider. The models are each named for their relative size.^[1]

Variants

Z-One S: Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 9.73 m (31.9 ft) span wing has a wing area of 26.8 m² (288 sq ft), 40 cells and the aspect ratio is 3.98:1. The pilot weight range is 60 to 85 kg (132 to 187 lb). The glider model is DHV 1 certified.^[1]
Z-One M: Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 10.19 m (33.4 ft) span wing has a wing area of 28.6 m² (308 sq ft), 40 cells and the aspect ratio is 3.98:1. The pilot weight range is 80 to 105 kg (176 to 231 lb). The glider model is DHV 1 certified.^[1]
Z-One L: Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 10.70 m (35.1 ft) span wing has a wing area of 30.39 m² (327.1 sq ft), 40 cells and the aspect ratio is 3.98:1. The pilot weight range is 100 to 130 kg (220 to 287 lb). The glider model is DHV 1 certified.^[1]

Specifications (Z-One L)

Data from Bertrand^[1]

General characteristics

Crew: one
Wingspan: 10.70 m (35 ft 1 in)
Wing area: 32.39 m² (348.6 sq ft)
Aspect ratio: 3.98:1

Performance

Maximum speed: 49 km/h (30 mph, 26 kn)
Rate of sink: 1.2 m/s (240 ft/min)

References

^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 16. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X

[WDLA04-1] ^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 16. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X

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