Dynamic Sport Enigma
| Enigma | |
|---|---|
| Role | Paraglider |
| National origin | Poland |
| Manufacturer | Dynamic Sport |
| Designer | Wojtek Pierzyński |
| Status | Production completed |
| Produced | mid-2000s |
The Dynamic Sport Enigma is a Polish single-place, paraglider that was designed by Wojtek Pierzyński and produced by Dynamic Sport of Kielce. It is now out of production.[1]
Design and development[edit]
The Enigma was designed as an intermediate glider. The models are each named for their relative size.[1]
Operational history[edit]
Reviewer Noel Bertrand described the Enigma in a 2003 review as priced very competitively.[1]
Variants[edit]
- Enigma M
- Medium-sized model for mid-weight pilots. Its 12 m (39.4 ft) span wing has a wing area of 26.5 m2 (285 sq ft), 54 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.4:1. The pilot weight range is 50 to 70 kg (110 to 154 lb).[1]
- Enigma L
- Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 12.4 m (40.7 ft) span wing has a wing area of 28 m2 (300 sq ft), 56 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.5:1. The pilot weight range is 68 to 85 kg (150 to 187 lb).[1]
- Enigma XL
- Extra large-sized model for much heavier pilots. Its 12.8 m (42.0 ft) span wing has a wing area of 30.5 m2 (328 sq ft), 58 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.5:1. The pilot weight range is 80 to 110 kg (176 to 243 lb).[1]
Specifications (Enigma L)[edit]
Data from Bertrand[1]
General characteristics
- Crew: one
- Wingspan: 12.4 m (40 ft 8 in)
- Wing area: 28 m2 (300 sq ft)
- Aspect ratio: 5.5:1
Performance
- Maximum speed: 49 km/h (30 mph, 26 kn)
- Rate of sink: 1.0 m/s (200 ft/min)