Firebird Debute
# Firebird Debute

The Firebird Debute 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 aircraft was designed as an advanced and competition glider. The models are each named for their relative size.

## Variants

### Debute L

    Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 12.80 m (42.0 ft) span wing has a wing area of 27.40 $m^2$ (294.9 sq ft), 69 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.98:1. The pilot weight range is 80 to 105 kg (176 to 231 lb). The glider model is DHV 2-3 certified.

## Specifications (Debute L)

Data from Bertrand

General characteristics

* Crew: one
* Wingspan: 12.80 m (42 ft 0 in)
* Wing area: 27.40 $m^2$ (294.9 sq ft)
* Aspect ratio: 5.98:1

Performance

* Maximum speed: 58 km/h (36 mph, 31 kn)
* Rate of sink: 1.0 m/s (200 ft/min)
