Ozone Vulcan
| Vulcan | |
|---|---|
| Role | Paraglider |
| National origin | France |
| Manufacturer | Ozone Gliders |
| Status | Production completed |
The Ozone Vulcan is a French single-place paraglider that was designed by hang gliding and paragliding world champion pilot Robbie Whittall and produced by Ozone Gliders of Le Bar-sur-Loup. It is no longer in production.[1]
Design and development[edit]
The Vulcan was designed as an intermediate sports glider and replaced the Ozone Octane in the product line. The Vulcan models are each designated according to their relative size.[1][2]
Operational history[edit]
Reviewer Noel Bertrand described the Ozone series of gliders in a 2003 review as, "wings that are both pleasant to fly and high performance in their respective categories".[1]
Variants[edit]
- Vulcan XS
- Extra small-sized model for much lighter pilots. Its 11.04 m (36.2 ft) span wing has a wing area of 22.6 m2 (243 sq ft), 56 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.4:1. The take-off weight range is 55 to 70 kg (121 to 154 lb). The glider model is certified to the German DHV 2 standard.[3]
- Vulcan S
- Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 11.61 m (38.1 ft) span wing has a wing area of 24.78 m2 (266.7 sq ft), 56 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.4:1. The take-off weight range is 65 to 85 kg (143 to 187 lb). The glider model is DHV 2 certified.[1][3]
- Vulcan M
- Medium-small-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 12.09 m (39.7 ft) span wing has a wing area of 26.89 m2 (289.4 sq ft), 56 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.4:1. The take-off weight range is 80 to 100 kg (176 to 220 lb). The glider model is DHV 2 certified.[1][3]
- Vulcan L
- Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 12.57 m (41.2 ft) span wing has a wing area of 29.08 m2 (313.0 sq ft), 56 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.4:1. The take-off weight range is 95 to 115 kg (209 to 254 lb). The glider model is DHV 2 certified.[1][3]
- Vulcan XL
- Extra large-sized model for much heavier pilots. Its 13.14 m (43.1 ft) span wing has a wing area of 32 m2 (340 sq ft), 56 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.4:1. The take-off weight range is 110 to 135 kg (243 to 298 lb). The glider model is DHV 2 certified.[3]
Specifications (Vulcan L)[edit]
Data from Bertrand and manufacturer[1][3]
General characteristics
- Crew: one
- Wingspan: 12.57 m (41 ft 3 in)
- Wing area: 29.08 m2 (313.0 sq ft)
- Aspect ratio: 5.4:1
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d e f g Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 24. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X
- ^ "Ozone Paragliders > Products > Previous Gliders > Vulcan > Info". flyozone.com. Retrieved 7 September 2016.
- ^ a b c d e f "Ozone Paragliders > Products > Previous Gliders > Vulcan > Specifications". flyozone.com. Retrieved 7 September 2016.