XIX Art

Art XS 22

Extra small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 11 m (36.1 ft) span wing has a wing area of 25.5 m² (274 sq ft), 36 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.8:1. The pilot weight range is 60 to 85 kg (132 to 187 lb). The glider model is Deutscher Hängegleiterverband e.V. (DHV) 2 certified.^[1]

Art XS 24

Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 11.5 m (37.7 ft) span wing has a wing area of 27.9 m² (300 sq ft), 36 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.8:1. The pilot weight range is 80 to 105 kg (176 to 231 lb). The glider model is DHV 1-2 certified.^[1]

Art M 26

Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 11.9 m (39.0 ft) span wing has a wing area of 29.8 m² (321 sq ft), 36 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.8:1. The pilot weight range is 90 to 135 kg (198 to 298 lb). The glider model is DHV 1-2 certified.^[1]

Art L 28

Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 12.6 m (41.3 ft) span wing has a wing area of 32.7 m² (352 sq ft), 38 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.9:1. The pilot weight range is 100 to 140 kg (220 to 309 lb). The glider model is DHV 1-2 certified.^[1]

Data from Bertrand^[1]

General characteristics

• Crew: one
• Wingspan: 11.9 m (39 ft 1 in)
• Wing area: 29.8 m² (321 sq ft)
• Aspect ratio: 4.8:1

Performance

• Maximum speed: 48 km/h (30 mph, 26 kn)
• Rate of sink: 1.2 m/s (240 ft/min)