Moyes Litesport
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| Litesport | |
|---|---|
| General information | |
| Type | Hang glider |
| National origin | Australia |
| Manufacturer | Moyes Delta Gliders |
| Designer | Gerolf Heinrichs |
| Status | In production (2016) |
The Moyes Litesport is an Australian high-wing, single-place, hang glider that was designed by Gerolf Heinrichs and is produced by Moyes Delta Gliders of Kurnell, New South Wales. The aircraft is supplied complete and ready-to-fly.[1][2]
Designed as a sport and competition glider with a kingpost, the Litesport is based upon the highly successful kingpostless Moyes Litespeed line. It is made from 7075 aluminum tubing, with the double-surface wing covered in Dacron sailcloth and incorporates a variable geometry system.[1][2]
Variants
- Litesport 3
- Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 9.4 m (30.8 ft) span wing is cable braced from a single kingpost. The nose angle is 127-129°, wing area is 13 m2 (140 sq ft) and the aspect ratio is 6.8:1. The empty weight is 30 kg (66 lb) and the pilot hook-in weight range is 65 to 85 kg (143 to 187 lb).[3]
- Litesport 4
- Medium-sized model for mid-weight pilots. Its 9.6 m (31.5 ft) span wing is cable braced from a single kingpost. The nose angle is 127-129°, wing area is 13.8 m2 (149 sq ft) and the aspect ratio is 6.7:1. The empty weight is 31.8 kg (70 lb) and the pilot hook-in weight range is 68 to 109 kg (150 to 240 lb).[1][3]
- Litesport 5
- Large sized model for heavier pilots. Its 10 m (32.8 ft) span wing is cable braced from a single kingpost. The nose angle is 127-129°, wing area is 14.9 m2 (160 sq ft) and the aspect ratio is 6.7:1. The empty weight is 32.5 kg (72 lb) and the pilot hook-in weight range is 79 to 129 kg (174 to 284 lb).[3]