The Dynamic Sport Enigma is a Polish single-place, paraglider that was designed by Wojtek PierzyĆski and produced by Dynamic Sport of Kielce. It is now out of production.
Design and development
The Enigma was designed as an intermediate glider. The models are each named for their relative size.
Reviewer Noel Bertrand described the Enigma in a 2003 review as priced very competitively.
Enigma M
Medium-sized model for mid-weight pilots. Its 12 m (39.4 ft) span wing has a wing area of 26.5 m
2 (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).
Enigma L
Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 12.4 m (40.7 ft) span wing has a wing area of 28 m
2 (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).
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 m
2 (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).
Data from Bertrand
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)