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SOL Ellus 2 Paraglider

Specs, test data and other useful information on the SOL Ellus 2.


SOL Ellus 2 paraglider


Great shot of a passing Ellus 2 paraglider. Photo from the SOL gallery, with permission.


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Year of Manufacture2007
CertificationDHV 1-2
SizeL




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Price

Note: These international prices for the SOL Ellus 2 paraglider are only a guide. They are 7th July 2007 currency conversions from the 2007 price in Euros.

Euros2700EUR
U.S. Dollars3670USD
United Kingdom Pounds1830GBP
Australian Dollars4290AUD
South African Rand25800ZAR
South Korean Won3380000KRW
Indian Rupees149000INR



Some Specs

pilot take-off weight90-110 kg(199-243 lbs)
wing weight7.2 kg(15.9 lbs)
wing area (flat)30.8 m²(331 ft²)
wing area (projected)25.2 m²(271 ft²)
wing span (flat)12.8 m(42 ft)
wing span (projected)9.9 m(32 ft)
aspect ratio (flat)5.4
aspect ratio (projected)3.9
min sink1.0 m/s(197 fpm, 3.6 kph, 1.9 knts)
best glide ratio8.3:1
speed min23 kph(14 mph, 12 knts)
speed trim36 kph(22 mph, 19 knts)
speed max50 kph(31 mph, 27 knts)



Some DHV Test Results

inflationevenly, immediately
rising behaviourimmediately comes over pilot
take off handlingeasy
roll dampingaverage
control travelaverage
agilityaverage
front collapse opening behaviourspontaneous, delayed
asymm. collapse course change90 - 180 degrees
asymm. collapse loss of altitudeaverage
asymm. collapse opening behaviourspontaneous
spiral dive entryeasy
spiral dive exitturn continues through 180 - 360 degrees
B-line stall entryeasy
B-line stall recoveryspontaneous
big ears entryeasy
big ears recoveryspontaneous, quickly
landing behavioreasy

All the above were recorded when the SOL Ellus 2 was flown at max weight.



Color Schemes

The simple graphics below represent the available color schemes for the Ellus 2. Colors are only approximate, and so is the outline of the wing. But it gives you some idea.

nameupperlower
white
aqua
gold
red
blue



Last updated: 10 Jul 2007




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