SC Scorpion

The SC Scorpion is a Ukrainian single-place paraglider that was designed and produced by SC Paragliding of Kharkiv. It is now out of production.[1]

SC Scorpion
Role Paraglider
National origin Ukraine
Manufacturer SC Paragliding
Status Production completed

Design and development

The Scorpion was designed as an advanced cross country glider. The models are each named for their wing area in square metres.[1]

Variants
Scorpion 22
Extra small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its wing has an area of 22 m2 (240 sq ft), 67 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.5:1. The pilot weight range is 60 to 75 kg (132 to 165 lb).[1]
Scorpion 25
Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its wing has an area of 25 m2 (270 sq ft), 67 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.5:1. The pilot weight range is 70 to 90 kg (154 to 198 lb).[1]
Scorpion 27
Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its wing has an area of 27 m2 (290 sq ft), 67 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.5:1. The pilot weight range is 80 to 100 kg (176 to 220 lb).[1]
Scorpion 30
Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its wing has an area of 30 m2 (320 sq ft), 67 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.5:1. The pilot weight range is 95 to 120 kg (209 to 265 lb).[1]

Specifications (Scorpion 25)

Data from Bertrand[1]

General characteristics

  • Crew: one
  • Wing area: 25 m2 (270 sq ft)
  • Aspect ratio: 5.5:1

Performance

  • Maximum speed: 53 km/h (33 mph, 29 kn)
  • Rate of sink: 1.1 m/s (220 ft/min)

See also

References
  1. Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 28. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X
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