The SC Scorpion is a Ukrainian single-place paraglider that was designed and produced by SC Paragliding of Kharkiv. It is now out of production.
Design and development
The Scorpion was designed as an advanced cross country glider. The models are each named for their wing area in square metres.
Scorpion 22Extra small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its wing has an area of 22 m
2 (240 sq ft), 67 cells and the
aspect ratio is 5.5:1. The pilot weight range is 60 to 75 kg (132 to 165 lb).
Scorpion 25Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its wing has an area of 25 m
2 (270 sq ft), 67 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.5:1. The pilot weight range is 70 to 90 kg (154 to 198 lb).
Scorpion 27Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its wing has an area of 27 m
2 (290 sq ft), 67 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.5:1. The pilot weight range is 80 to 100 kg (176 to 220 lb).
Scorpion 30Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its wing has an area of 30 m
2 (320 sq ft), 67 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.5:1. The pilot weight range is 95 to 120 kg (209 to 265 lb).
Data from Bertrand
General characteristics
Crew: oneWing area: 25 m2 (270 sq ft)Aspect ratio: 5.5:1Performance
Maximum speed: 53 km/h (33 mph; 29 kn)Rate of sink: 1.1 m/s (220 ft/min)