The Nova Artax 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]
| Artax | |
|---|---|
| Role | Paraglider |
| National origin | Austria |
| Manufacturer | Nova Performance Paragliders |
| Designer | Hannes Papesch |
| Status | Production completed |
Design and development edit
The aircraft was designed as an intermediate glider. The models are each named for their relative size.[1]
Variants edit
- Artax S
- Small-sized model for light pilots. Its 11.67 m (38.3 ft) span wing has a wing area of 23.08 m2 (248.4 sq ft), 53 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.17:1. The pilot weight range is 75 to 95 kg (165 to 209 lb). The glider model is DHV 1-2 and AFNOR Standard certified.[1]
- Artax M
- Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 12.19 m (40.0 ft) span wing has a wing area of 25.18 m2 (271.0 sq ft), 53 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.17:1. The pilot weight range is 85 to 105 kg (187 to 231 lb). The glider model is DHV 1-2 and AFNOR Standard certified.[1]
- Artax L
- Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 12.72 m (41.7 ft) span wing has a wing area of 27.36 m2 (294.5 sq ft), 53 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.17:1. The pilot weight range is 100 to 130 kg (220 to 287 lb). The glider model is DHV 1-2 and AFNOR Standard certified.[1]
Specifications (Artax M) edit
Data from Bertrand[1]
General characteristics
- Crew: one
- Wingspan: 12.19 m (40 ft 0 in)
- Wing area: 25.18 m2 (271.0 sq ft)
- Aspect ratio: 5.17:1