Performance Designs 2-Place Wing
The Sunriser 500 is designed for the lighter two-place machine and has been the standard for many years. The Sunriser 550 is great for heavier two-place machines or the person who just wants a little extra lift on those warm days. Both the 500/550 have very nice turns and are easy to inflate and launch.
Wing Specifications:
| Specification | Sunriser 500 | Sunriser 550 |
|---|---|---|
| Size | 500 Square Feet | 550 Square Feet |
| Canopy Shape and Construction Method | Rectangular shape with 13 top skins, 13 bottom skins, and 2 inflated stabilizers | Rectangular shape with 13 top skins, 13 bottom skins, and 2 inflated stabilizers |
| Chord | 13.13 Feet | 13.13 Feet |
| Span | 38.08 Feet | 41.89 Feet |
| Cell Width | Top 36 Inches Bottom 33 Inches |
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| Number of Cells/Chambers | 13 cells or chambers | 13 cells or chambers |
| Number of Ribs | 12 loaded ribs 13 non-loaded ribs |
12 loaded ribs 13 non-loaded ribs |
| Stabilizers | Inflatable Stabilizers | Inflatable Stabilizers |
| Fabric | Silicone coated 1.1 oz. ripstop nylon | Silicone coated 1.1 oz. ripstop nylon |
| Reinforcing Tapes | 3/8" MIL-T-5038 200 lb. min. breaking strength
1/2" nylon 200 lb. min. breaking strength 3/8" nylon 150 lb. min. breaking strength |
3/8" MIL-T-5038 200 lb. min. breaking strength
1/2" nylon 200 lb. min. breaking strength 3/8" nylon 150 lb. min. breaking strength |
| Line Attachment Tapes | 3/4" MIL-W-4088 600 lb. min. breaking strength | 3/4" MIL-W-4088 600 lb. min. breaking strength |
| Lines | 16 each of: A, B, C and D lines 2 each of: AX, BX, CX, DX, E, and F lines |
18 each of: A, B, C and D lines 2 each of: AX, BX, CX, DX, E, and F lines |
| Suspension Lines / Upper Control Lines Materials | A lines - Vectran - 1050 lb. Tensile strength C, B, D, E, F, UST - Vectran - 750 lb. Tensile strength |
A lines - Vectran - 1050 lb. Tensile strength C, B, D, E, F, UST - Vectran - 750 lb. Tensile strength |
| Control Lines | 12 upper control lines (Vectran) 2 lower control lines (red lines) |
12 upper control lines (Vectran) 2 lower control lines (red lines) |
| Lower Control Lines (Red Lines) | Polyester - 1,000 lb. Tensile strength | Polyester - 1,000 lb. Tensile strength |
| Threads | Size E MIL-T-7807 8.5 lb. min. breaking strength
Size F MIL-T-7807 11 lb. min. breaking strengt |
Size E MIL-T-7807 8.5 lb. min. breaking strength
Size F MIL-T-7807 11 lb. min. breaking strengt |
| Speed Range | 26 to 30 mph | 26 to 30 mph |
| Climb Rate | Depends on the gross weight of the aircraft, the horsepower of the engine, and thrust produced by the prop | Depends on the gross weight of the aircraft, the horsepower of the engine, and thrust produced by the prop |
| Descent Rate | 10-13 feet per second depending on the gross weight of the aircraft
0-4 feet per second landings With properly executed flares |
10-13 feet per second depending on the gross weight of the aircraft
Landing With a properly executed flare 0 to 4 feet per second |
| Price (call for details) | $3,680 USD | $4,125 USD |
As with all aircraft: payload, winds, altitude, temperature, humidity and all around atmospheric conditions can and will vary the performance of a parachute.
Information provided by the manufacturer.
