Dynamic Sport Raven

The Dynamic Sport Raven is a Polish single-place, paraglider that was designed by Wojtek Pierzyński and produced by Dynamic Sport of Kielce. It is now out of production.^[1]

Design and development

The Raven was designed as an intermediate glider. The models are each named for their relative size.^[1]

Operational history

Reviewer Noel Bertrand described the Raven in a 2003 review as priced very competitively.^[1]

Variants

Raven AX M

Medium-sized model for mid-weight pilots. Its 11.1 m (36.4 ft) span wing has a wing area of 26.9 m² (290 sq ft), 38 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.56:1. The pilot weight range is 50 to 70 kg (110 to 154 lb).^[1]

Raven AX L

Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 11.6 m (38.1 ft) span wing has a wing area of 28.9 m² (311 sq ft), 40 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.6:1. The pilot weight range is 65 to 85 kg (143 to 187 lb).^[1]

Raven AX XL

Extra large-sized model for much heavier pilots. Its 11.0 m (36.1 ft) span wing has a wing area of 30.9 m² (333 sq ft), 42 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.68:1. The pilot weight range is 80 to 110 kg (176 to 243 lb).^[1]

Raven Bi

This version was designed as a tandem glider for flight training and as such was referred to as the Raven Bi, indicting "bi-place" or two seater. Its 15 m (49.2 ft) span wing has a wing area of 42.6 m² (459 sq ft), 48 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.29:1. The pilot weight range is 130 to 200 kg (287 to 441 lb).^[1]

Specifications (Raven L)

Data from Bertrand^[1]

General characteristics

• Crew: one
• Wingspan: 11.6 m (38 ft 1 in)
• Wing area: 28.9 m² (311 sq ft)
• Aspect ratio: 4.6:1

Performance

• Maximum speed: 42 km/h (26 mph; 23 kn)
• Rate of sink: 1.2 m/s (240 ft/min)

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