SC Discovery
| Industry | Aerospace |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Kharkiv , Ukraine |
| Products | Paragliders (including SC Discovery series) |
Template:Infobox aircraft The SC Discovery is a Ukrainian single-seat paraglider created and manufactured by SC Paragliding, located in Kharkiv. Production of this model has since ceased.
Design and development
Developed as an intermediate-level glider, the Discovery also includes a tandem variant designed for flight instruction, known as the Discovery Bi—denoting a two-seater configuration.
Each version of the Discovery is identified by its wing surface area measured in square meters.
In a 2003 evaluation, reviewer Noel Bertrand highlighted the Discovery series for its affordability, noting it was among the few paragliders available at that time priced below €1,000.
Variants
- Discovery 23
- This extra small model caters to lighter pilots. It features a wing area of 23 m2 (250 sq ft), comprises 53 cells, and has an aspect ratio of 5.1:1. The recommended pilot weight range spans from 55 to 70 kg (121 to 154 lb).
- Discovery 25
- Designed for lighter pilots, this small-sized model has a wing area of 25 m2 (270 sq ft), 53 cells, and maintains an aspect ratio of 5.1:1. Suitable pilot weight ranges between 65 to 85 kg (143 to 187 lb).
- Discovery 28
- A mid-sized option intended for pilots of medium weight, this model offers a wing area of 28 m2 (300 sq ft), contains 53 cells, and holds an aspect ratio of 5.1:1. The pilot weight range is 70 to 100 kg (150 to 220 lb).
- Discovery 31
- This large-sized variant suits heavier pilots. It possesses a wing area of 31 m2 (330 sq ft), consists of 53 cells, and features an aspect ratio of 5.1:1. The recommended pilot weight lies between 95 to 120 kg (209 to 265 lb).
- Discovery 34
- An extra-large model aimed at heavier pilots, it has a wing surface area of 34 m2 (370 sq ft), includes 53 cells, and maintains an aspect ratio of 5.1:1. Its pilot weight range extends from 115 to 145 kg (254 to 320 lb).
- Discovery 39 Bi
- A smaller two-seat model designed for lighter tandem crews, featuring a wing area of 39 m2 (420 sq ft), with 47 cells and an aspect ratio of 4.9:1. The appropriate crew weight range is 140 to 180 kg (310 to 400 lb).
- Discovery 42 Bi
- A larger two-place version intended for heavier crews, this model has a wing area measuring 42 m2 (450 sq ft), contains 50 cells, and an aspect ratio of 5.1:1. The recommended crew weight spans from 160 to 220 kg (350 to 490 lb).