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Quasar 2000

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2000
Role Hang glider
National origin Czech Republic
Manufacturer Quasar
Status Production completed
Produced mid-2000s

The Quasar 2000 is a series of Czech high-wing, single-place, hang gliders that was designed and produced by Quasar of Dolní Bečva. Now out of production, when the series was available the models were each supplied complete and ready-to-fly.[1]

Design and development

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The 2000 is made from aluminum tubing, with the double-surface wing covered in Dacron sailcloth. The nose angle for all models is 132°. The models are each named for their wing area in square metres.[1]

Variants

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2000 13
Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 10.6 m (34.8 ft) span wing is cable braced from a single kingpost. The wing area is 13 m2 (140 sq ft) and the aspect ratio is 7:1. The pilot hook-in weight range is 65 to 90 kg (143 to 198 lb).[1]
2000 13.6
Mid-sized model for mid-weight pilots. Its 10.3 m (33.8 ft) span wing is cable braced from a single kingpost. The wing area is 13.6 m2 (146 sq ft) and the aspect ratio is 7.8:1. The pilot hook-in weight range is 75 to 110 kg (165 to 243 lb).[1]
2000 14.8
Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 10.4 m (34.1 ft) span wing is cable braced from a single kingpost. The wing area is 14.8 m2 (159 sq ft) and the aspect ratio is 7.4:1. The pilot hook-in weight range is 85 to 120 kg (187 to 265 lb).[1]

Specifications (2000 14.8)

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Data from Bertrand[1]

General characteristics

  • Crew: one
  • Wingspan: 10.4 m (34 ft 1 in)
  • Wing area: 14.8 m2 (159 sq ft)
  • Aspect ratio: 7.4:1

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 47. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X