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Ares
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The Ares is high performance sport class glider certified as AFNOR Performance. It fills in the gap between sport pilots flying the Brontes 2 and competition pilots flying the Eris. It is suited for Cross-Country contests and national competitions and for Experienced pilots looking for high performance, a wide speed range and outstanding glide
The Ares has a straight glide (no rearing up and pitching) in smooth air AND while crossing turbulence for improved overall performance. It is also efficient in weak thermals.
Cost: £2450
Technical specifications
| Size | S | M | L |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of cells | 77 | 77 | 77 |
| Layout surface (mē) | 22.35 | 23.80 | 25.35 |
| Layout span (m) | 11.58 | 11.95 | 12.33 |
| Layout aspect ratio | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| Projected surface (mē) | 19.57 | 20.84 | 22.19 |
| Projected span (m) | 9.26 | 9.55 | 9.86 |
| Projected aspect ratio | 4.38 | 4.38 | 4.38 |
| Take-off weight (kg) | 65-85 | 80-100 | 95-120 |
| Weight of the glider | 5.3 | 5.5 | 5.7 |
| Trim speed (km/h) | 38 | 38 | 38 |
| Min. speed (km/h) | 25 | 25 | 25 |
| Max. speed (km/h) | 55 | 55 | 55 |
| Max. gliding ratio | > 9 | > 9 | > 9 |
| Min. sinkrate (m/s) | < 1 | < 1 | < 1 |
| Certification (AFNOR) | PERFORMANCE | PERFORMANCE | PERFORMANCE |