Firebird Hornet
# Firebird Hornet

The Firebird Hornet is a German single-place, paraglider that was designed and produced by Firebird Sky Sports AG of Füssen in the mid-2000s. It is now out of production.

## Design and development

The Hornet was designed as an intermediate glider. The models are each named for their relative size.

## Variants

### Hornet S

    Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 11.88 m (39.0 ft) span wing has a wing area of 25.27 $m^2$ (272.0 sq ft), 49 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.58:1. The pilot weight range is 55 to 75 kg (121 to 165 lb). The glider model is DHV 2GH certified.

### Hornet M

    Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 12.37 m (40.6 ft) span wing has a wing area of 26.43 $m^2$ (284.5 sq ft), 49 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.58:1. The pilot weight range is 70 to 95 kg (154 to 209 lb). The glider model is DHV 2GH certified.

### Hornet L

    Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 12.99 m (42.6 ft) span wing has a wing area of 30.23 $m^2$ (325.4 sq ft), 49 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.58:1. The pilot weight range is 90 to 115 kg (198 to 254 lb). The glider model is DHV 2GH certified.

### Hornet Sport S

    Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 11.74 m (38.5 ft) span wing has a wing area of 24.0 $m^2$ (258 sq ft), 59 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.74:1. The pilot weight range is 60 to 85 kg (132 to 187 lb). The glider model is DHV 2GH certified.

### Hornet Sport M

    Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 12.26 m (40.2 ft) span wing has a wing area of 26.2 $m^2$ (282 sq ft), 59 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.74:1. The pilot weight range is 80 to 105 kg (176 to 231 lb). The glider model is DHV 2GH certified.

### Hornet Sport L

    Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 12.77 m (41.9 ft) span wing has a wing area of 28.40 $m^2$ (305.7 sq ft), 59 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.74:1. The pilot weight range is 100 to 130 kg (220 to 287 lb). The glider model is DHV 2GH certified.

## Specifications (Hornet L)

Data from Bertrand

General characteristics

* Crew: one
* Wingspan: 12.99 m (42 ft 7 in)
* Wing area: 30.23 $m^2$ (325.4 sq ft)
* Aspect ratio: 5.58:1

Performance

* Maximum speed: 51 km/h (32 mph, 28 kn)
* Rate of sink: 1.1 m/s (220 ft/min)
