Firebird Debute

Debute
Role Paraglider
National origin Germany
Manufacturer Firebird Sky Sports AG
Status Production completed
Produced mid-2000s
Unit cost
£2,323 (2004)

The Firebird Debute 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 aircraft was designed as an advanced and competition glider. The models are each named for their relative size.[1]

Variants

Debute L
Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 12.80 m (42.0 ft) span wing has a wing area of 27.40 m2 (294.9 sq ft), 69 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.98:1. The pilot weight range is 80 to 105 kg (176 to 231 lb). The glider model is DHV 2-3 certified.[1]

Specifications (Debute L)

Data from Bertrand[1]

General characteristics

Performance

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 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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