SC Scorpion
# SC Scorpion

The SC Scorpion is a Ukrainian single-place paraglider that was designed and produced by SC Paragliding of Kharkiv. It is now out of production.

## Design and development

The Scorpion was designed as an advanced cross country glider. The models are each named for their wing area in square metres.

## Variants

### Scorpion 22

    Extra small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its wing has an area of 22 $m^2$ (240 sq ft), 67 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.5:1. The pilot weight range is 60 to 75 kg (132 to 165 lb).

### Scorpion 25

    Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its wing has an area of 25 $m^2$ (270 sq ft), 67 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.5:1. The pilot weight range is 70 to 90 kg (154 to 198 lb).

### Scorpion 27

    Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its wing has an area of 27 $m^2$ (290 sq ft), 67 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.5:1. The pilot weight range is 80 to 100 kg (176 to 220 lb).

### Scorpion 30

    Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its wing has an area of 30 $m^2$ (320 sq ft), 67 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.5:1. The pilot weight range is 95 to 120 kg (209 to 265 lb).

## Specifications (Scorpion 25)

Data from Bertrand

General characteristics

* Crew: one
* Wing area: 25 $m^2$ (270 sq ft)
* Aspect ratio: 5.5:1

Performance

* Maximum speed: 53 km/h (33 mph, 29 kn)
* Rate of sink: 1.1 m/s (220 ft/min)
