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U2: Announcing
The All New U2 Ultra Performance Intermediate Hang Glider
The
U2 is an all new, very high performance glider with handling characteristics
suitable for pilots of intermediate and higher level skills and experience.
The U2 is available in two sizes - 160 and 145.
The
U2 was conceived as a very light-weight glider with performance approaching
that of the much heavier, more expensive, and more challenging competition
class wings. There are no bridles - all stability systems are internal
- so cable drag is minimized. Standard on the U2 is the new Litestream
control bar, a Slipstream style, fully streamlined bar that uses the same
streamlined aluminum basetube as the Slipstream bar, but with shorter
chord, easier to grip, lighter weight Litestream downtubes. Specially
machined, fully streamlined corner fittings complete the Litestream package,
which offers a more than 95% reduction in drag as compared to a regular
streamlined control bar with a round basetube. The U2 features a Talon-like,
curved tip planform and sports an exceptionally clean sail with a Mylar
leading edge and Hydranet trailing edge. A Talon style extended bottom
surface in the root cleanly fairs in the hang loop.
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| In the air, at the
looser VG settings, the U2 offers, light, quick response coupled with forgiving
handling characteristics. With the VG on, the gliding range at speed expands
dramatically, and the glider tracks straight and true. The U2 uses a weight-
and cost-saving conventional VG system. The result is an exceptional performance
package that is extraordinarily accessible. The landing characteristics
are very straightforward; handling is damped and predictable on approach,
the flare window is broad and flare authority is ample. |
Specifications:
| Specification |
U2
160 |
U2
145 |
| Area (m^2) |
14.9 |
13.5 |
| Span (m) |
10.1 |
9.5 |
| Aspect Ratio |
6.8 |
6.8 |
| Glider Weight
(kg) |
31 |
29 |
| Hook-In Weight
(kg) |
73
- 118 |
64
- 100 |
| Optimum Body
Weight (kg) |
77
- 95 |
64
- 77 |
| Nose Angle (deg) |
125
- 128
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| Double Surface
(%) |
82
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| USHGA Rating |
3
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| Vne (km/h) |
85 |
| Va (km/h) |
74 |
| Vms (km/h) |
32 |
| Sugg. Retail |
US$4,475 |
US$4,475 |
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