The Gradient Bliss is a Czech single-place, paraglider designed and produced by Gradient sro of Prague. Originally produced in the mid-2000, it is no longer in production.
Design and development
The Bliss was designed as an intermediate performance glider. The models are each named for their approximate wing area in square metres.
Bliss 24
Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 11.63 m (38.2 ft) span wing has a wing area of 23.73 m
2 (255.4 sq ft), 55 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.7:1. The pilot weight range is 70 to 85 kg (154 to 187 lb). The glider model is DHV 2-3 and AFNOR Performance certified.
Bliss 26
Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 12.27 m (40.3 ft) span wing has a wing area of 26.44 m
2 (284.6 sq ft), 55 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.7:1. The pilot weight range is 80 to 100 kg (176 to 220 lb). The glider model is DHV 2-3 and AFNOR Performance certified.
Bliss 28
Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 12.92 m (42.4 ft) span wing has a wing area of 29.30 m
2 (315.4 sq ft), 55 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.7:1. The pilot weight range is 95 to 120 kg (209 to 265 lb). The glider model is DHV 2-3 and AFNOR Performance certified.
Data from Bertrand
General characteristics
Crew: one
Wingspan: 12.27 m (40 ft 3 in)
Wing area: 26.44 m2 (284.6 sq ft)
Aspect ratio: 5.7
Performance
Maximum speed: 55 km/h (34 mph; 30 kn)
Rate of sink: 1.0 m/s (200 ft/min)
