Phorus
Role Paraglider
National origin Austria
Manufacturer Nova Performance Paragliders
Designer Hannes Papesch
Status Production completed

The Nova Phorus is an Austrian single-place paraglider that was designed by Hannes Papesch and produced by Nova Performance Paragliders of Innsbruck. It is now out of production.[1]

Design and development

The aircraft was designed as a beginner glider. The models are each named for their relative size.[1]

Variants

Phorus S
Small-sized model for light pilots. Its 11.16 m (36.6 ft) span wing has a wing area of 22.84 m2 (245.8 sq ft), 37 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.77:1. The pilot weight range is 70 to 95 kg (154 to 209 lb). The glider model is DHV 1 and AFNOR Standard certified.[1]
Phorus M
Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 11.63 m (38.2 ft) span wing has a wing area of 24.79 m2 (266.8 sq ft), 37 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.77:1. The pilot weight range is 85 to 105 kg (187 to 231 lb). The glider model is DHV 1 and AFNOR Standard certified.[1]
Phorus L
Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 12.21 m (40.1 ft) span wing has a wing area of 27.33 m2 (294.2 sq ft), 37 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.77:1. The pilot weight range is 95 to 125 kg (209 to 276 lb). The glider model is DHV 1 and AFNOR Standard certified.[1]

Specifications (Phorus M)

Data from Bertrand[1]

General characteristics

  • Crew: one
  • Wingspan: 11.63 m (38 ft 2 in)
  • Wing area: 24.79 m2 (266.8 sq ft)
  • Aspect ratio: 4.77:1

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003–04, page 23. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X
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