Firebird Sub-One

The Firebird Sub-One is a German single-place, paraglider that was designed and produced by Firebird Sky Sports AG of Füssen in the mid-2000s. It is now out of production.^[1][2]

Design and development[]

The Sub-One was designed as a beginner glider and intended for the school market for use in flight training. The models are each named for their relative size.^[1][2]

Variants[]

Sub-One S

Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 11.15 m (36.6 ft) span wing has a wing area of 25.48 m² (274.3 sq ft), 35 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.88:1. The pilot weight range is 60 to 85 kg (132 to 187 lb). The glider model is DHV 1 certified.^[1]

Sub-One M

Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its wing has an area of 28.09 m² (302.4 sq ft), 35 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.88:1. The pilot weight range is 80 to 105 kg (176 to 231 lb). The glider model is DHV 1 certified.^[1]

Sub-One L

Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its wing has an area of 30.83 m² (331.9 sq ft), 35 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.88:1. The pilot weight range is 100 to 130 kg (220 to 287 lb). The glider model is DHV 1 certified.^[1]

Specifications (Sub-One S)[]

Data from Bertrand^[1]

General characteristics

• Crew: one
• Wingspan: 11.15 m (36 ft 7 in)
• Wing area: 25.48 m² (274.3 sq ft)
• Aspect ratio: 4.88:1

Performance

• Maximum speed: 37 km/h (23 mph, 20 kn)

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