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Golden3

 
Golden3 
 

 
Golden3 

After a worldwide success of the predecessor model Golden2 Gradient's new intermediate glider Golden3 comes up with certification EN-B, LTF 1-2. The glider will be available in five sizes (22-30). So, the whole weight range of pilots is covered. The Golden3 is a completely new development that rose from a final comparison of different prototypes. The Golden3 has a new profile to achieve a higher degree of effectiveness in converting airstreams. Concerning the Golden3's handling the Gradient-Team's target was to achieve a sensitive sportclass characteristic to give maximum feedback to the pilot. So, the pilot is able to react precisely on air movement and turbulence. Like all other Gradient's models, the Golden3 comes up with the typical Gradient's wing construction: it reduces the gliders weight and further improves the wing's flight characteristics in extreme manoeuvres, turbulent air and thermals. Golden3 was designed as direct replacement of Golden2 and in term of pilot skill is not anyhow more demanding to fly. The Golden3 comes up in a new design. The colourful glider range has the Gradient-Logo on the upper sail. Special colour combinations are available on special demand.

 

Golden3
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Flat Area [m2] 22.40 24.37 26.54 28.92 31.28
Projected area [m2] 19.39 21.10 22.98 25.04 27.05
Span [m] 10.96 11.44 11.88 12.46 12.96
Projected span [m] 9.19 9.58 10.00 10.44 10.86
Aspect ratio - 5.37 5.37 5.37 5.37 5.37
Projected aspect ratio - 4.35 4.35 4.35 4.35 4.35
Max. chord [m] 2.57 2.68 2.80 2.92 3.04
Min. chord [m] 0.53 0.56 0.58 0.61 0.63
Number of cells - 50 50 50 50 50
Line consumption [m] 313.9 327.5 341.7 356.7 371.0
Weight of the glider [kg] 4.4 5.0 5.3 5.7 6.1
Take-off weight range [kg] 62 - 77 75 - 90 85 - 100 95 - 115 110 - 130
Certification EN / LTF - B / 1-2 B / 1-2 B / 1-2 B / 1-2 B / 1-2
Basic speed * km/h 38 38 38 38 38
Max. speed * km/h 50+ 50+ 50+ 50+ 50+
Min. sink rate * m/s 1.1 1.1 1.1 1.1 1.1
Gliding ratio * - 8.5+ 8.5+ 8.5+ 8.5+ 8.5+
*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

Custom colour
 Green
 Orange
Red
 Sangria
 Yellow

 

Homologation: / Golden3 22 / Golden3 24 / Golden3 26 / Golden3 28 / Golden3 30 /

Line Concept: (download in format PDF) all sizes

User Manual: (download in format PDF)

 

Specification of materials Canopy
Upper Sail – leading edge......... Porcher Marine New SKYTEX 9092, E85A-Evolution, 45 g/m2
Upper Sail – rear part......... Porcher Marine New SKYTEX 9017, E38A-Classic, 40 g/m2
Bottom Sail........ Porcher Marine New, SKYTEX 9017, E38A-Classic, 40 g/m2
Ribs ................... Porcher Marine SKYTEX 9017, E29A-Hard finish, 40 g/m2
Reinforcements ... Scrim F 02 420 X15A, 180 g/m2;   Dacron 160 g/m2
Thread ........... Amann, Synton 40
Suspension system
Lines- Upper level
LIROS Dyneema DC 60/ 0.6 mm - strength min. 68 daN
LIROS Dyneema DC 120/ 0.8 mm - strength min. 122 daN
Lines- Middle level
COUSIN Dyneema  0.95 mm - strength 80 daN
COUSIN Dyneema  1.1 mm - strength 100 daN
COUSIN Dyneema  1.3 mm - strength 130 daN
Lines- Main level
COUSIN Technora  1.2 mm - strength 110 daN
COUSIN Technora  1.5 mm - strength 150 daN
COUSIN Technora  1.8 mm - strength 215 daN
COUSIN Technora  1.9 mm - strength 300 daN
Risers
Webbing .................. PAD  1.6 / 22 mm and 1.6 / 15 mm
Thread...................... PAV 9 PAD
Pulleys ................. AustriAlpin Parafly; Riley Australia
Karabiners........... Maillon Rapide, Inox 3.5 mm