Dynamic Sport Magnum

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Magnum
Role Paraglider
National origin Poland
Manufacturer Dynamic Sport
Designer Wojtek Pierzyński
Status Production completed
Produced mid-2000s

The Dynamic Sport Magnum is a Polish single-place, paraglider that was designed by Wojtek Pierzyński and produced by Dynamic Sport of Kielce. It is now out of production.[1]

Design and development[edit]

The aircraft was designed as an intermediate glider. Available in just one size, the Magnum's 11 m (36.1 ft) span wing has 55 cells, a wing area of 32 m2 (340 sq ft) and an aspect ratio of 4.5:1. The pilot weight range is 90 to 120 kg (198 to 265 lb).[1]

Operational history[edit]

Reviewer Noel Bertrand described the Magnum in a 2003 review as priced very competitively.[1]

Specifications (Magnum)[edit]

Data from Bertrand[1]

General characteristics

  • Crew: one
  • Wingspan: 11 m (36 ft 1 in)
  • Wing area: 32 m2 (340 sq ft)
  • Aspect ratio: 4.5:1

Performance

  • Maximum speed: 60 km/h (37 mph, 32 kn)
  • Rate of sink: 1.5 m/s (300 ft/min)

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 15. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X