Nova Radon

Radon

Role  | Paraglider

Type of aircraft

National origin | Austria
Manufacturer  | Nova Performance Paragliders
Designer  | Hannes Papesch
Status  | Production completed

The Nova Radon 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[edit]

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

## Variants[edit]

Radon XS
Extra small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 11.35 m (37.2 ft) span wing has a wing area of 20.18 m2 (217.2 sq ft), 57 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.66:1. The pilot weight range is 60 to 85 kg (132 to 187 lb). The glider model is IA certified.[1]
Radon S
Small-sized model for light pilots. Its 11.9 m (39.0 ft) span wing has a wing area of 22.17 m2 (238.6 sq ft), 57 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.66:1. The pilot weight range is 75 to 95 kg (165 to 209 lb). The glider model is DHV 2 and AFNOR Performance certified.[1]
Radon M
Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 12.42 m (40.7 ft) span wing has a wing area of 24.16 m2 (260.1 sq ft), 57 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.66:1. The pilot weight range is 90 to 110 kg (198 to 243 lb). The glider model is DHV 2 and AFNOR Performance certified.[1]
Radon L
Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 12.91 m (42.4 ft) span wing has a wing area of 26.13 m2 (281.3 sq ft), 57 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.66:1. The pilot weight range is 95 to 130 kg (209 to 287 lb). The glider model is DHV 2 and AFNOR Performance certified.[1]

## Specifications (Radon M)[edit]

Data from Bertrand[1]

General characteristics

* Crew: one
* Wingspan: 12.42 m (40 ft 9 in)
* Wing area: 24.16 m2 (260.1 sq ft)
* Aspect ratio: 5.66:1

## References[edit]

1. ^ a b c d e f g 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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