Gradient Bliss

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Bliss
Role Paraglider
National origin Czech Republic
Manufacturer Gradient sro
Introduction2003
StatusProduction completed
Produced2003-present

The Gradient Bliss is a Czech single-place, paraglider designed and produced by Gradient sro of Prague. Originally produced in the mid-2000, it is no longer in production. [1]

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Design and development

The Bliss was designed as an intermediate performance glider. The models are each named for their approximate wing area in square metres. [1]

Variants

Bliss 24
Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 11.63 m (38.2 ft) span wing has a wing area of 23.73 m2 (255.4 sq ft), 55 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.7:1. The pilot weight range is 70 to 85 kg (154 to 187 lb). The glider model is DHV 2-3 and AFNOR Performance certified. [1]
Bliss 26
Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 12.27 m (40.3 ft) span wing has a wing area of 26.44 m2 (284.6 sq ft), 55 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.7:1. The pilot weight range is 80 to 100 kg (176 to 220 lb). The glider model is DHV 2-3 and AFNOR Performance certified. [1]
Bliss 28
Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 12.92 m (42.4 ft) span wing has a wing area of 29.30 m2 (315.4 sq ft), 55 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.7:1. The pilot weight range is 95 to 120 kg (209 to 265 lb). The glider model is DHV 2-3 and AFNOR Performance certified. [1]

Specifications (Bliss 26)

Data from Bertrand [1]

General characteristics

Performance

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 19. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X
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