SC Discovery

The SC Discovery is a Ukrainian single-place paraglider that was designed and produced by SC Paragliding of Kharkiv. It is now out of production.[1]

SC Discovery
Role Paraglider
National origin Ukraine
Manufacturer SC Paragliding
Status Production completed
Unit cost
€830 (Discovery 25, 2004)

Design and development

The Discovery was designed as an intermediate glider, plus a tandem version for flight training, referred to as the Discovery Bi, indicating "bi-place" or two seater.[1]

The models are each named for their wing area in square metres.[1]

Reviewer Noel Bertrand noted the Discovery series in a 2003 review for its low price, being one of the few gliders available in that time period under €1,000.[1]

Variants
Discovery 23
Extra small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its wing has an area of 23 m2 (250 sq ft), 53 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.1:1. The pilot weight range is 55 to 70 kg (121 to 154 lb).[1]
Discovery 25
Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its wing has an area of 25 m2 (270 sq ft), 53 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.1:1. The pilot weight range is 65 to 85 kg (143 to 187 lb).[1]
Discovery 28
Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its wing has an area of 28 m2 (300 sq ft), 53 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.1:1. The pilot weight range is 70 to 100 kg (154 to 220 lb).[1]
Discovery 31
Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its wing has an area of 31 m2 (330 sq ft), 53 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.1:1. The pilot weight range is 95 to 120 kg (209 to 265 lb).[1]
Discovery 34
Extra large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its wing has an area of 34 m2 (370 sq ft), 53 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.1:1. The pilot weight range is 115 to 145 kg (254 to 320 lb).[1]
Discovery 39 Bi
Small-sized two-place model for lighter crews. Its wing has an area of 39 m2 (420 sq ft), 47 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.9:1. The pilot weight range is 140 to 180 kg (309 to 397 lb).[1]
Discovery 42 Bi
Large-sized two-place model for heavier crews. Its wing has an area of 42 m2 (450 sq ft), 50 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.1:1. The pilot weight range is 160 to 220 kg (353 to 485 lb).[1]

Specifications (Discovery 25)

Data from Bertrand[1]

General characteristics

  • Crew: one
  • Wing area: 25 m2 (270 sq ft)
  • Aspect ratio: 5.1:1

Performance

  • Maximum speed: 47 km/h (29 mph, 25 kn)
  • Rate of sink: 1.1 m/s (220 ft/min)
gollark: I have another up in 2 days (non-siyat).
gollark: No turn, though. A shame.
gollark: AR now please.
gollark: Please try and catch it a bit before the ToD, as it is not that accurate and a purple CB siyat is quite valuable.
gollark: So, only wmctalon to catch, then?

See also

References
  1. Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 28. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X
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