Firebird Z-One
# Firebird Z-One

The Firebird Z-One 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 Z-One was designed as a beginner glider. The models are each named for their relative size.

## Variants

### Z-One S

    Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 9.73 m (31.9 ft) span wing has a wing area of 26.8 $m^2$ (288 sq ft), 40 cells and the aspect ratio is 3.98:1. The pilot weight range is 60 to 85 kg (132 to 187 lb). The glider model is DHV 1 certified.

### Z-One M

    Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 10.19 m (33.4 ft) span wing has a wing area of 28.6 $m^2$ (308 sq ft), 40 cells and the aspect ratio is 3.98:1. The pilot weight range is 80 to 105 kg (176 to 231 lb). The glider model is DHV 1 certified.

### Z-One L

    Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 10.70 m (35.1 ft) span wing has a wing area of 30.39 $m^2$ (327.1 sq ft), 40 cells and the aspect ratio is 3.98:1. The pilot weight range is 100 to 130 kg (220 to 287 lb). The glider model is DHV 1 certified.

## Specifications (Z-One L)

Data from Bertrand

General characteristics

* Crew: one
* Wingspan: 10.70 m (35 ft 1 in)
* Wing area: 32.39 $m^2$ (348.6 sq ft)
* Aspect ratio: 3.98:1

Performance

* Maximum speed: 49 km/h (30 mph, 26 kn)
* Rate of sink: 1.2 m/s (240 ft/min)
