The Nova Phorus is an Austrian single-place paraglider that was designed by Hannes Papesch and produced by Nova Performance Paragliders of Innsbruck. It is now out of production.
Design and development
The aircraft was designed as a beginner glider. The models are each named for their relative size.
Phorus S
Small-sized model for light pilots. Its 11.16 m (36.6 ft) span wing has a wing area of 22.84 m
2 (245.8 sq ft), 37 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.77:1. The pilot weight range is 70 to 95 kg (154 to 209 lb). The glider model is DHV 1 and AFNOR Standard certified.
Phorus M
Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 11.63 m (38.2 ft) span wing has a wing area of 24.79 m
2 (266.8 sq ft), 37 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.77:1. The pilot weight range is 85 to 105 kg (187 to 231 lb). The glider model is DHV 1 and AFNOR Standard certified.
Phorus L
Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 12.21 m (40.1 ft) span wing has a wing area of 27.33 m
2 (294.2 sq ft), 37 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.77:1. The pilot weight range is 95 to 125 kg (209 to 276 lb). The glider model is DHV 1 and AFNOR Standard certified.
Data from Bertrand
General characteristics
Crew: one
Wingspan: 11.63 m (38 ft 2 in)
Wing area: 24.79 m2 (266.8 sq ft)
Aspect ratio: 4.77:1
