Moyes Delta Gliders

Litespeed RS - Specifications

Model Size Litespeed RS3.5 Litespeed RS 4
Area (between tight and loose VG) 13.8 sq.m 14.1 sq.m
149 sq.ft. 152 sq.ft.
Span ( tight) 10.27 m 10.4 m
33.7 ft 34.1 ft
Nose Angle (tight-loose) 130-125 degrees 130-125 degrees
Aspect Ratio 7.6 7.7
Glider Weight (carb->alu) 33-35 kgs 33.5-35.5 kgs
73-77 lbs 74-78 lbs
Optimal Pilot Weight 78 kgs 83 kgs
172 lbs 183 lbs
Hook-In-Weight 70-100 kgs 74-104 kgs
154-220 lbs 163-229 lbs
Packed-Length 5220 mm 5320 mm
17.12 ft 17.45 ft
Short-Packed Length 4500 mm 4500 mm
14.8 ft 14.8 ft
C of G Front of Keel 1343 mm 1353 mm
52.9 inches 53.3 inches
Number of Battens:    
Mainsail 23 23
Undersurface 6 6
VNE (truck test) 100 kph 100 kph
62 mph 62 mph
VA 74 kph 74 kph
46 mph 46 mph
Trim Speed 36 kph 36 kph
22 mph 22 mph
Stall Speed 29 kph 28 kph
18 mph 17 mph
Max Speed 125 kph 125 kph
78 mph 78 mph
Best Glide Speed 48 kph 48 kph
30 mph 30 mph
Best Glide Angle 15/1 15/1
Glide Angle 10:1 75 kph 75 kph
46 mph 46 mph

 

* Glider Weight is measured from the standard glider.  Some options will decrease glider weight by up to nearly 3kgs.

** Quoted Centre of Gravity measurement is for Mylar sails.

*** Measured at Optimal Pilot Weight

Features

  • Light predictable handling for easy control in heavy Traffic.
  • Reduced airframe weight.
  • A tight wrinkle free sail with minium twist providing superior glide performance.
  • Improved pitch stability and tumble resistance providing uncompromised safety.
  • A spar utilising pre-impregnated carbon fibre to ensure the best possible strength and structural consistency.

Polar

The below data represents the approximate polar setting for various Litespeed RS's.

  Litespeed RS 3.5 Litespeed RS 4
Minimum Sink Point:   -0.9m/s @ 40km/h
High Speed Point:   -2.5m/s @ 80k

These numbers are for a clean harnesses if your harness is boxy, add 0.2m/s to the sink rate at high speed.