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Delite

 
Delite 
 

 
 

Delite is a light version of the renowned Golden.
Delite is not only a mountain glider it is also the solution for pilots that appreciate light-weight and small volume equipment for travelling and normal flying. Design of the glider is based on the Golden, which means that Delite is very well balanced in relation to stability and performance. By using a combination of different materials for the canopy Gradient has achieved good durability, low canopy weight, and good performance. For example, micro lines reduce weight and produce less drag in flight. The result is a durable, light glider with very interesting performance potential.

 

Delite
22 24 26 28 30
Flat Area [m2] 22.38 24.28 26.86 29.58 31.99
Projected area [m2] 19.67 21.33 23.6 26.00 28.12
Span [m] 10.89 11.34 11.93 12.52 13.02
Projected span [m] 9.28 9.67 10.17 10.67 11.09
Aspect ratio - 5.30 5.30 5.30 5.30 5.30
Projected aspect ratio - 4.38 4.38 4.38 4.38 4.38
Max. chord [m] 2.53 2.64 2.77 2.91 3.03
Min. chord [m] 0.51 0.53 0.56 0.59 0.61
Number of cells - 42 42 42 42 42
Line consumption [m] 298.8 339.0 353.8 368.5 357.2
Weight of the glider [kg] 3.9 4.1 4.4 4.8 5.2
Take-off weight range [kg] 55 - 70 65 - 85 80 - 100 90 - 115 105 - 130
Certification - DHV 1-2 DHV 1-2 DHV 1-2 DHV 1-2 DHV 1-2
Basic speed * km/h 37 37 37 37 37
Max. speed * km/h 48+ 48+ 48+ 48+ 48+
Min. sink rate * m/s 1.1 1.1 1.1 1.1 1.1
Gliding ratio * - 8+ 8+ 8+ 8+ 8+
*These data are valid at the mid-point of weight range.
Note: performance data are dependant upon the wing loading, type of harness and position of the pilot. 

 
 
Standard color Combination

Blue - White
 Orange - Blue
 Orange - Red
Red - White

 

Homologation: / Delite 22 / Delite24 / Delite 26 / Delite 28 / Delite 30 /

Line Concept: (download in format PDF) all sizes

User Manual: (download in format PDF)



 

Specification of materials Canopy
Upper Sail - Leilading egge......... Porcher Marine 9017 New SKYTEX, E77A-Water repellent, 40 g/m2
Upper Sail - Rear part .......... Porcher Marine 9017 New SKYTEX, E68A, 35 g/m2
Bottom sai - Front part ........ Porcher Marine 9017 New SKYTEX, E38A, 40 g/m2
Bottom sail - Rear part ........ Porcher Marine 9017 New SKYTEX, E38A, 35g/m2
Ribs ................... Porcher Marine 9017 New SKYTEX, E29A-Hard Finish, 40 g/m2
Reinforcements ... Dacron 160 g/m2 , Scrimm 180 g/m2
Thread ........... Baner PES
Suspension lines
LIROS Dyneema DC 60 / 0.6 - strength 68 daN
LIROS Dyneema DC 100 /0.6 - strength 99 daN
LIROS Dyneema DSL 70 / 1.0 mm - strength 60 daN
Edelrid Dyneema 7850-100 -1.1 - strength min. 100 daN
LIROS Dyneema PPSL 120 / 1.15 - strength min. 120 daN
LIROS Dyneema PPSL 160 / 1.40 - strength min. 160 daN
LIROS Dyneema PPSL 200 / 1.42 - strength min. 200 daN
Risers
Risers .................. PAD 1,6/22 mm- strength 1100 daN
Pulleys ................. AustriAlpin-Parafly; Riley
Karabiners ........... Maillon Rapide, Inox 3.5 mm