The Pro-Design Jazz is an Austrian single-place paraglider that was designed and produced by Pro-Design of Natters, introduced in 2003. It is now out of production.
Design and development
The aircraft was designed as an intermediate glider.
The models are each named for their relative size.
Jazz S
Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 10.09 m (33.1 ft) span wing has a wing area of 24.13 m
2 (259.7 sq ft), 38 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.92:1. The pilot weight range is 60 to 80 kg (132 to 176 lb). The glider model is DHV 1-2 certified.
Jazz M
Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 11.48 m (37.7 ft) span wing has a wing area of 25.81 m
2 (277.8 sq ft), 40 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.10:1. The pilot weight range is 75 to 95 kg (165 to 209 lb). The glider model is DHV 1-2 certified.
Jazz L
Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 11.83 m (38.8 ft) span wing has a wing area of 27.40 m
2 (294.9 sq ft), 40 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.10:1. The pilot weight range is 85 to 110 kg (187 to 243 lb). The glider model is DHV 1-2 certified.
Jazz XL
Extra large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 12.29 m (40.3 ft) span wing has a wing area of 29.63 m
2 (318.9 sq ft), 42 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.10:1. The pilot weight range is 105 to 130 kg (231 to 287 lb). The glider model is DHV 1-2 certified.
Data from Bertrand
General characteristics
Crew: one
Wingspan: 11.48 m (37 ft 8 in)
Wing area: 25.81 m2 (277.8 sq ft)
Aspect ratio: 5.10:1
Performance
Maximum speed: 50 km/h (31 mph; 27 kn)
