Quasar 2000
| 2000 | |
|---|---|
| Role | Hang glider |
| National origin | Czech Republic |
| Manufacturer | Quasar |
| Status | Production completed |
| Produced | mid-2000s |
The Quasar 2000 is a series of Czech high-wing, single-place, hang gliders that was designed and produced by Quasar of Dolní Bečva. Now out of production, when the series was available the models were each supplied complete and ready-to-fly.[1]
Design and development
[edit]The 2000 is made from aluminum tubing, with the double-surface wing covered in Dacron sailcloth. The nose angle for all models is 132°. The models are each named for their wing area in square metres.[1]
Variants
[edit]- 2000 13
- Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 10.6 m (34.8 ft) span wing is cable braced from a single kingpost. The wing area is 13 m2 (140 sq ft) and the aspect ratio is 7:1. The pilot hook-in weight range is 65 to 90 kg (143 to 198 lb).[1]
- 2000 13.6
- Mid-sized model for mid-weight pilots. Its 10.3 m (33.8 ft) span wing is cable braced from a single kingpost. The wing area is 13.6 m2 (146 sq ft) and the aspect ratio is 7.8:1. The pilot hook-in weight range is 75 to 110 kg (165 to 243 lb).[1]
- 2000 14.8
- Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 10.4 m (34.1 ft) span wing is cable braced from a single kingpost. The wing area is 14.8 m2 (159 sq ft) and the aspect ratio is 7.4:1. The pilot hook-in weight range is 85 to 120 kg (187 to 265 lb).[1]
Specifications (2000 14.8)
[edit]Data from Bertrand[1]
General characteristics
- Crew: one
- Wingspan: 10.4 m (34 ft 1 in)
- Wing area: 14.8 m2 (159 sq ft)
- Aspect ratio: 7.4:1