Skif Skif-A
| Skif-A | |
|---|---|
| Role | Paraglider |
National origin | Ukraine |
| Manufacturer | Skif Paragliding |
| Designer | Sergei Rozhko |
| Status | Production completed |
The Skif Skif-A is a Ukrainian single-place paraglider that was designed by Sergei Rozhko and produced by Skif Paragliding of Feodosia. It is now out of production.[1]
Contents
1 Design and development
2 Variants
3 Specifications (Skif-A 28)
4 References
Design and development
The aircraft was designed as a beginner and intermediate glider. The models are each named for their approximate wing area in square metres.[1]
Variants
- Skif-A 27
- Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 11.9 m (39.0 ft) span wing has a wing area of 27.3 m2 (294 sq ft), 49 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.2:1. The pilot weight range is 70 to 95 kg (154 to 209 lb).[1]
- Skif-A 28
- Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 12.4 m (40.7 ft) span wing has a wing area of 28.3 m2 (305 sq ft), 51 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.3:1. The pilot weight range is 85 to 100 kg (187 to 220 lb).[1]
- Skif-A 30
- Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 12.9 m (42.3 ft) span wing has a wing area of 30.4 m2 (327 sq ft), 53 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.3:1. The pilot weight range is 90 to 110 kg (198 to 243 lb).[1]
Specifications (Skif-A 28)
Data from Bertrand[1]
General characteristics
Crew: one
Wingspan: 12.4 m (40 ft 8 in)
Wing area: 28.3 m2 (305 sq ft)
Aspect ratio: 5.3:1
Performance
Maximum speed: 45 km/h (28 mph; 24 kn)
Rate of sink: 1.2 m/s (240 ft/min)
References
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