Nova Radon

The Nova Radon is an Austrian single-place paraglider that was designed by Hannes Papesch and produced by Nova Performance Paragliders of Innsbruck. It is now out of production.[1]

Radon
Role	Paraglider
National origin	Austria
Manufacturer	Nova Performance Paragliders
Designer	Hannes Papesch
Status	Production completed

Design and development

The aircraft was designed as an advanced performance glider. The models are each named for their relative size.[1]

Variants

Radon XS

Extra small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 11.35 m (37.2 ft) span wing has a wing area of 20.18 m² (217.2 sq ft), 57 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.66:1. The pilot weight range is 60 to 85 kg (132 to 187 lb). The glider model is IA certified.[1]

Radon S

Small-sized model for light pilots. Its 11.9 m (39.0 ft) span wing has a wing area of 22.17 m² (238.6 sq ft), 57 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.66:1. The pilot weight range is 75 to 95 kg (165 to 209 lb). The glider model is DHV 2 and AFNOR Performance certified.[1]

Radon M

Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 12.42 m (40.7 ft) span wing has a wing area of 24.16 m² (260.1 sq ft), 57 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.66:1. The pilot weight range is 90 to 110 kg (198 to 243 lb). The glider model is DHV 2 and AFNOR Performance certified.[1]

Radon L

Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 12.91 m (42.4 ft) span wing has a wing area of 26.13 m² (281.3 sq ft), 57 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.66:1. The pilot weight range is 95 to 130 kg (209 to 287 lb). The glider model is DHV 2 and AFNOR Performance certified.[1]

Specifications (Radon M)

Data from Bertrand[1]

General characteristics

• Crew: one
• Wingspan: 12.42 m (40 ft 9 in)
• Wing area: 24.16 m² (260.1 sq ft)
• Aspect ratio: 5.66:1

References

1. Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003–04, page 23. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X