Dynamic Sport Enigma

Enigma
Role Paraglider
National origin Poland
Manufacturer Dynamic Sport
Designer Wojtek Pierzyński
Status Production completed
Produced mid-2000s
Unit cost
924 (2004)

The Dynamic Sport Enigma is a Polish single-place, paraglider that was designed by Wojtek Pierzyński and produced by Dynamic Sport of Kielce. It is now out of production.[1]

Design and development

The Enigma was designed as an intermediate glider. The models are each named for their relative size.[1]

Operational history

Reviewer Noel Bertrand described the Enigma in a 2003 review as priced very competitively.[1]

Variants

Enigma M
Medium-sized model for mid-weight pilots. Its 12 m (39.4 ft) span wing has a wing area of 26.5 m2 (285 sq ft), 54 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.4:1. The pilot weight range is 50 to 70 kg (110 to 154 lb).[1]
Enigma L
Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 12.4 m (40.7 ft) span wing has a wing area of 28 m2 (300 sq ft), 56 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.5:1. The pilot weight range is 68 to 85 kg (150 to 187 lb).[1]
Enigma XL
Extra large-sized model for much heavier pilots. Its 12.8 m (42.0 ft) span wing has a wing area of 30.5 m2 (328 sq ft), 58 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.5:1. The pilot weight range is 80 to 110 kg (176 to 243 lb).[1]

Specifications (Enigma L)

Data from Bertrand[1]

General characteristics

Performance

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 15. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X
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