Skif BigSkif Bi
| BigSkif Bi | |
|---|---|
| Role | Paraglider |
| National origin | Ukraine |
| Manufacturer | Skif Paragliding |
| Designer | Sergei Rozhko |
| Status | Production completed |
| Produced | mid-2000s |
The Skif BigSkif Bi is a Ukrainian two-place paraglider that was designed by Sergei Rozhko and produced by Skif Paragliding of Feodosia in the mid-2000s. It is now out of production.[1]
Design and development[edit]
The aircraft was designed as a tandem glider for flight training and as such was referred to as the BigSkif Bi, indicating "bi-place" or two seater.[1]
The aircraft's 14.7 m (48.2 ft) span wing has 59 cells, a wing area of 43 m2 (460 sq ft) and an aspect ratio of 5:1. The crew weight range is 150 to 200 kg (331 to 441 lb).[1]
Specifications (BigSkif Bi)[edit]
Data from Bertrand[1]
General characteristics
- Crew: one
- Wingspan: 14.7 m (48 ft 3 in)
- Wing area: 43 m2 (460 sq ft)
- Aspect ratio: 5:1
Performance
- Maximum speed: 45 km/h (28 mph, 24 kn)
- Rate of sink: 1.2 m/s (240 ft/min)