Nova Phorus
# Nova Phorus

The Nova Phorus is an Austrian single-place paraglider that was designed by Hannes Papesch and produced by Nova Performance Paragliders of Innsbruck. It is now out of production.

## Design and development

The aircraft was designed as a beginner glider. The models are each named for their relative size.

## Variants

### Phorus S

    Small-sized model for light pilots. Its 11.16 m (36.6 ft) span wing has a wing area of 22.84 $m^2$ (245.8 sq ft), 37 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.77:1. The pilot weight range is 70 to 95 kg (154 to 209 lb). The glider model is DHV 1 and AFNOR Standard certified.

### Phorus M

    Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 11.63 m (38.2 ft) span wing has a wing area of 24.79 $m^2$ (266.8 sq ft), 37 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.77:1. The pilot weight range is 85 to 105 kg (187 to 231 lb). The glider model is DHV 1 and AFNOR Standard certified.

### Phorus L

    Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 12.21 m (40.1 ft) span wing has a wing area of 27.33 $m^2$ (294.2 sq ft), 37 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.77:1. The pilot weight range is 95 to 125 kg (209 to 276 lb). The glider model is DHV 1 and AFNOR Standard certified.

## Specifications (Phorus M)

Data from Bertrand

General characteristics

* Crew: one
* Wingspan: 11.63 m (38 ft 2 in)
* Wing area: 24.79 $m^2$ (266.8 sq ft)
* Aspect ratio: 4.77:1
