Swing Arcus

Arcus
Role Paraglider
National origin Germany
Manufacturer Swing Flugsportgeräte
Introduction late 1990s
Status In production (Arcus 7, 2016)
Produced late 1990s-present
Number built 8,500
Unit cost
£1,617 (Arcus 3, 2004)

The Swing Arcus (English: arch or rainbow) is a series of German single-place and two-place paragliders, designed and produced by Swing Flugsportgeräte of Landsberied. In 2016 it remained in production as the Arcus 7.[1]

Design and development

The Arcus was designed as a beginner to intermediate glider.[1]

The design has progressed through seven generations of models, the Arcus 1, Arcus 2002, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7, each improving on the last. The models are each named for their approximate projected wing area in square metres or their relative size.[1]

The Arcus 3 series was introduced in 2003 and included the Arcus XL Twin, a two-place tandem glider for flight training.[1]

More than 8,500 Arcus gliders have been sold, making it one of the most produced paragliders.[2]

Variants

Arcus 1

Arcus 1 S
Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 11.4 m (37.4 ft) span wing has a wing area of 27.0 m2 (291 sq ft), 43 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.85:1. The pilot weight range is 65 to 85 kg (143 to 187 lb). The glider model is Deutscher Hängegleiterverband e.V. (DHV) 1-2 GH certified.[3]
Arcus 1 M
Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 12.1 m (39.7 ft) span wing has a wing area of 29.5 m2 (318 sq ft), 46 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.0:1. The pilot weight range is 80 to 105 kg (176 to 231 lb). The glider model is DHV 1 GH certified.[3]
Arcus 1 L
Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 12.8 m (42.0 ft) span wing has a wing area of 32.5 m2 (350 sq ft), 46 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.0:1. The pilot weight range is 95 to 125 kg (209 to 276 lb). The glider model is DHV 1 GH certified.[3]
Arcus 1 XL
Extra large-sized model for even heavier pilots. Its 13.3 m (43.6 ft) span wing has a wing area of 34.7 m2 (374 sq ft), 48 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.1:1. The pilot weight range is 105 to 140 kg (231 to 309 lb). The glider model is DHV 1-2 GH certified.[3]
Arcus 1 XL Twin
Designed as a tandem glider for flight training. Its 13.3 m (43.6 ft) span wing has a wing area of 34.7 m2 (374 sq ft), 48 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.1:1. The pilot weight range is 105 to 170 kg (231 to 375 lb). The glider model is DHV 1-2 GH certified.[3]

Arcus 2002

Arcus 2002 S
Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 11.4 m (37.4 ft) span wing has a wing area of 27.0 m2 (291 sq ft), 43 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.85:1. The pilot weight range is 65 to 85 kg (143 to 187 lb). The glider model is DHV 1-2 GH certified.[4]
Arcus 2002 M
Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 12.1 m (39.7 ft) span wing has a wing area of 29.5 m2 (318 sq ft), 46 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.0:1. The pilot weight range is 80 to 105 kg (176 to 231 lb). The glider model is DHV 1 GH certified.[4]
Arcus 2002 L
Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 12.8 m (42.0 ft) span wing has a wing area of 32.5 m2 (350 sq ft), 46 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.0:1. The pilot weight range is 95 to 125 kg (209 to 276 lb). The glider model is DHV 1 GH certified.[4]
Arcus 2002 XL
Extra large-sized model for even heavier pilots. Its 13.3 m (43.6 ft) span wing has a wing area of 34.7 m2 (374 sq ft), 48 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.1:1. The pilot weight range is 105 to 140 kg (231 to 309 lb). The glider model is DHV 1-2 GH certified.[4]

Arcus 3

Arcus 3 24
Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 11.6 m (38.1 ft) span wing has a wing area of 26.5 m2 (285 sq ft), 46 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.17:1. The pilot weight range is 60 to 85 kg (132 to 187 lb). The glider model is DHV 1-2 certified.[1]
Arcus 3 26
Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 12.2 m (40.0 ft) span wing has a wing area of 28.5 m2 (307 sq ft), 46 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.17:1. The pilot weight range is 75 to 100 kg (165 to 220 lb). The glider model is DHV 1-2 certified.[1]
Arcus 3 28
Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 12.6 m (41.3 ft) span wing has a wing area of 30.5 m2 (328 sq ft), 46 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.17:1. The pilot weight range is 90 to 115 kg (198 to 254 lb). The glider model is DHV 1-2 certified.[1]
Arcus 3 30
Extra large-sized model for even heavier pilots. Its 13.0 m (42.7 ft) span wing has a wing area of 32.5 m2 (350 sq ft), 46 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.17:1. The pilot weight range is 105 to 130 kg (231 to 287 lb). The glider model is DHV 1 certified.[1]
Arcus XL Twin
Designed as a tandem glider for flight training. Its 13.3 m (43.6 ft) span wing has a wing area of 34.7 m2 (374 sq ft), 48 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.1:1. The pilot weight range is 105 to 170 kg (231 to 375 lb). The glider model is DHV 2 certified.[1]

Arcus 4

Arcus 4 22
Extra small-sized model for much lighter pilots. Its 11.4 m (37.4 ft) span wing has a wing area of 25 m2 (270 sq ft), 46 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.17:1. The takeoff weight range is 55 to 75 kg (121 to 165 lb) and glider empty weight is 6 kg (13.23 lb). The glider model is DHV LTF 1 certified with and without an accelerator.[5]
Arcus 4 24
Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 11.8 m (38.7 ft) span wing has a wing area of 26.5 m2 (285 sq ft), 46 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.17:1. The takeoff weight range is 60 to 85 kg (132 to 187 lb) and glider empty weight is 6.25 kg (13.78 lb). The glider model is LTF 1 and certified without an accelerator and LTF 1-2 certified with accelerator.[5]
Arcus 4 26
Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 12.2 m (40.0 ft) span wing has a wing area of 28.5 m2 (307 sq ft), 46 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.17:1. The takeoff weight range is 75 to 100 kg (165 to 220 lb) and glider empty weight is 6.5 kg (14.33 lb). The glider model is LTF 1 and certified without an accelerator and LTF 1-2 certified with accelerator.[5]
Arcus 4 28
Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 12.6 m (41.3 ft) span wing has a wing area of 30.5 m2 (328 sq ft), 46 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.17:1. The takeoff weight range is 90 to 115 kg (198 to 254 lb) and glider empty weight is 7 kg (15.43 lb). The glider model is LTF 1 and certified without an accelerator and LTF 1-2 certified with accelerator.[5]
Arcus 4 30
Extra large-sized model for even heavier pilots. Its 13 m (42.7 ft) span wing has a wing area of 32.5 m2 (350 sq ft), 46 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.17:1. The takeoff weight range is 105 to 140 kg (231 to 309 lb) and glider empty weight is 7.3 kg (16.09 lb). The glider model is DHV LTF 1 certified with and without an accelerator.[5]

Arcus 5

Arcus 5 22
Extra small-sized model for much lighter pilots. Its 11.62 m (38.1 ft) span wing has a wing area of 26 m2 (280 sq ft), 44 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.2:1. The takeoff weight range is 55 to 80 kg (121 to 176 lb) and glider empty weight is 6 kg (13.23 lb). The glider model is LTF 1 and CEN A certified without an accelerator and LTF 1-2 and CEN B certified with accelerator.[6]
Arcus 5 24
Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 12.06 m (39.6 ft) span wing has a wing area of 28 m2 (300 sq ft), 44 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.2:1. The takeoff weight range is 65 to 90 kg (143 to 198 lb) and glider empty weight is 6.2 kg (13.67 lb). The glider model is LTF 1 and CEN A certified without an accelerator and LTF 1-2 and CEN B certified with accelerator.[6]
Arcus 5 26
Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 12.49 m (41.0 ft) span wing has a wing area of 30 m2 (320 sq ft), 44 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.2:1. The takeoff weight range is 80 to 105 kg (176 to 231 lb) and glider empty weight is 6.5 kg (14.33 lb). The glider model is LTF 1 and CEN A certified without an accelerator and LTF 1-2 and CEN B certified with accelerator.[6]
Arcus 5 28
Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 12.79 m (42.0 ft) span wing has a wing area of 31.5 m2 (339 sq ft), 44 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.2:1. The takeoff weight range is 90 to 115 kg (198 to 254 lb) and glider empty weight is 6.9 kg (15.21 lb). The glider model is LTF 1 and CEN A certified without an accelerator and LTF 1-2 and CEN B certified with accelerator.[6]
Arcus 5 30
Extra large-sized model for even heavier pilots. Its 13.19 m (43.3 ft) span wing has a wing area of 33.5 m2 (361 sq ft), 44 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.2:1. The takeoff weight range is 105 to 130 kg (231 to 287 lb) and glider empty weight is 7.3 kg (16.09 lb). The glider model is LTF 1 and CEN A certified without an accelerator and LTF 1-2 and CEN B certified with accelerator.[6]

Arcus 6

Arcus 6 22
Extra small-sized model for much lighter pilots. Its 11.62 m (38.1 ft) span wing has a wing area of 25.7 m2 (277 sq ft), 44 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.25:1. The takeoff weight range is 60 to 80 kg (132 to 176 lb) and glider empty weight is 5.35 kg (11.79 lb). The glider model is LTF 1 and CEN A certified without an accelerator and LTF 1-2 and CEN B certified with accelerator.[7]
Arcus 6 24
Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 12.06 m (39.6 ft) span wing has a wing area of 28 m2 (300 sq ft), 44 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.25:1. The takeoff weight range is 65 to 90 kg (143 to 198 lb) and glider empty weight is 5.65 kg (12.46 lb). The glider model is LTF 1 and CEN A certified without an accelerator and LTF 1-2 and CEN B certified with accelerator.[7]
Arcus 6 26
Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 12.49 m (41.0 ft) span wing has a wing area of 29.7 m2 (320 sq ft), 44 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.25:1. The takeoff weight range is 80 to 105 kg (176 to 231 lb) and glider empty weight is 6 kg (13.23 lb). The glider model is LTF 1 and CEN A certified without an accelerator and LTF 1-2 and CEN B certified with accelerator.[7]
Arcus 6 28
Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 12.7 m (41.7 ft) span wing has a wing area of 30.7 m2 (330 sq ft), 44 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.25:1. The takeoff weight range is 90 to 115 kg (198 to 254 lb) and glider empty weight is 6.15 kg (13.56 lb). The glider model is LTF 1 and CEN A certified without an accelerator and LTF 1-2 and CEN B certified with accelerator.[7]
Arcus 6 30
Extra large-sized model for even heavier pilots. Its 13.19 m (43.3 ft) span wing has a wing area of 33.5 m2 (361 sq ft), 44 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.25:1. The takeoff weight range is 105 to 130 kg (231 to 287 lb) and glider empty weight is 6.5 kg (14.33 lb). The glider model is LTF 1 and CEN A certified without an accelerator and LTF 1-2 and CEN B certified with accelerator.[7]
Arcus 6 32
Extra large-sized model for much heavier pilots. Its 13.55 m (44.5 ft) span wing has a wing area of 35 m2 (380 sq ft), 44 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.25:1. The takeoff weight range is 120 to 150 kg (265 to 331 lb) and glider empty weight is 6.65 kg (14.66 lb). The glider model is LTF 1 and CEN A certified without an accelerator and LTF 1-2 and CEN B certified with accelerator.[7]

Arcus 7

Arcus 7 22
Extra small-sized model for much lighter pilots. Its 11.51 m (37.8 ft) span wing has a wing area of 25.5 m2 (274 sq ft), 44 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.2:1. The takeoff weight range is 60 to 80 kg (132 to 176 lb) and glider empty weight is 5.75 kg (12.68 lb). The glider model is DHV LTF/A and CEN A certified without an accelerator and LTF/B and CEN B certified with accelerator.[8]
Arcus 7 24
Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 11.9 m (39.0 ft) span wing has a wing area of 27.25 m2 (293.3 sq ft), 44 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.2:1. The takeoff weight range is 70 to 90 kg (154 to 198 lb) and glider empty weight is 6.05 kg (13.34 lb). The glider model is LTF/A and CEN A certified without an accelerator and LTF/B and CEN B certified with accelerator.[8]
Arcus 7 26
Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 12.28 m (40.3 ft) span wing has a wing area of 29.0 m2 (312 sq ft), 44 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.2:1. The takeoff weight range is 80 to 105 kg (176 to 231 lb) and glider empty weight is 6.3 kg (13.89 lb). The glider model is LTF/A and CEN A certified without an accelerator and LTF/B and CEN B certified with accelerator.[8]
Arcus 7 28
Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 12.64 m (41.5 ft) span wing has a wing area of 30.75 m2 (331.0 sq ft), 44 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.2:1. The takeoff weight range is 90 to 115 kg (198 to 254 lb) and glider empty weight is 6.55 kg (14.44 lb). The glider model is LTF/A and CEN A certified without an accelerator and LTF/B and CEN B certified with accelerator.[8]
Arcus 7 30
Extra large-sized model for even heavier pilots. Its 13.00 m (42.7 ft) span wing has a wing area of 32.5 m2 (350 sq ft), 44 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.2:1. The takeoff weight range is 105 to 130 kg (231 to 287 lb) and glider empty weight is 6.75 kg (14.88 lb). The glider model is LTF/A and CEN A certified without an accelerator and LTF/B and CEN B certified with accelerator.[8]

Specifications (Arcus 3 28)

Data from Bertrand[1]

General characteristics

Performance

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 32. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X
  2. ↑ Swing Flugsportgeräte. "About Swing". Retrieved 17 November 2016.
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 Swing Flugsportgeräte. "Arcus 1". Retrieved 18 November 2016.
  4. 1 2 3 4 Swing Flugsportgeräte. "Arcus 2002". Retrieved 18 November 2016.
  5. 1 2 3 4 5 Swing Flugsportgeräte. "Arcus 4". Retrieved 17 November 2016.
  6. 1 2 3 4 5 Swing Flugsportgeräte. "Arcus 5". Retrieved 17 November 2016.
  7. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Swing Flugsportgeräte. "Arcus 6". Retrieved 17 November 2016.
  8. 1 2 3 4 5 Swing Flugsportgeräte. "Arcus 7". Retrieved 17 November 2016.
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