Swing Arcus III
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When you've finished your initial training the Arcus is the perfect choice of a wing to grow with. Stability with performance are its great qualities.
The Swing ARCUS, a DHV 1 glider that is perfect for new pilots and experienced pilots looking for maximum stability and ease of flight, has received a great response in the USA and Europe since it's release. The combination of stability, predictable handling, and good performance is a winner. There are a number of local pilots who fly this model wing and truly love it.
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The Arcus is available in the following four color patterns :
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| Technical
Data Imperial Measurement |
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Swing - Arcus |
S |
M |
L |
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| Pilot weight without equipment (lbs) |
99-143 |
132-187 |
165-231 |
187-264 | 187-308 |
| Pilot weight including canopy & gear (lbs) |
143-187 |
176-231 |
209-264 |
231-308 | 231-374 |
| Recommended pilot weight (lbs) | 99-143 | 132-187 | 165-220 | 198-264 | 198-264 |
| Number of cells |
43 |
46 |
46 |
48 | 48 |
| Number of additional ribs/spare booms |
82 |
82 |
82 |
82 | 82 |
| Surface flat (sqm) |
27 |
29.5 |
32.5 |
34.7 | 34.7 |
| Projected surface (sqm) |
23 |
25.5 |
27.2 |
29.4 | 29.4 |
| Wingspan (m) |
11.4 |
12.1 |
12.8 |
13.3 | 13.3 |
| Wingspan projected (m) |
9.3 |
9.8 |
10.6 |
11.1 | 11.1 |
| Aspect ratio |
4.85 |
5 |
5 |
5.1 | 5.1 |
| Aspect ratio projected |
3.8 |
4.15 |
4.15 |
4.2 | 4.2 |
| Weight of glider (lbs) |
13 |
13.4 |
14.3 |
15.2 | 15.2 |
| Minimum sink (m/s)* |
1.15 |
1.15 |
1.15 |
.15 | .15 |
| V min / V max * (mph) |
13-29 |
13-29 |
13-29 |
13-28 | 13-25 |
| Trim speed * (mph) |
22.2 |
22.2 |
22.2 |
21.6 | 21.6 |
| DHV ( unaccelerated) |
1-2 |
1 |
1 |
1-2 |
1-2 |
| DHV ( accelerated) |
1-2 |
1-2 |
1-2 |
1-2 |
1-2 |
| Pricing (Canadian $s, domestic retail) |
$4,224 |
$4,300 | $4,389 | $4,454 | special order |
| *Flytec
3020 All data above based on figures provided by Swing, 7 October, 1999 |
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| Technical
Data Metric Measurement |
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Swing - Arcus |
S |
M |
L |
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| Pilot weight without equipment (kg) |
45-65 |
60-85 |
75-105 |
85-120 |
85-140 |
| Pilot weight including canopy & gear (kg) |
65-85 |
80-105 |
95-120 |
105-140 |
105-170 |
| Recommended pilot weight (kg) |
45-65 |
60-85 |
75-100 |
90-120 |
90-120 |
| Number of cells |
43 |
46 |
46 |
48 |
48 |
| Number of additional ribs/spare booms |
82 |
82 |
82 |
82 |
82 |
| Surface flat (sqm) |
27 |
29.5 |
32.5 |
34.7 |
34.7 |
| Projected surface (sqm) |
23 |
25.5 |
27.2 |
29.4 |
29.4 |
| Wingspan (m) |
11.4 |
12.1 |
12.8 |
13.3 |
13.3 |
| Wingspan projected (m) |
9.3 |
9.8 |
10.6 |
11.1 |
11.1 |
| Aspect ratio |
4.85 |
5 |
5 |
5.1 |
5.1 |
| Aspect ratio projected |
3.8 |
4.15 |
4.15 |
4.2 |
4.2 |
| Weight of glider (kg) |
5.9 |
6.1 |
6.5 |
6.9 |
6.9 |
| Minimum sink (m/s)* |
1.15 |
1.15 |
1.15 |
1.15 |
1.15 |
| V min / V max * (kph) |
22-49 |
22-49 |
22-49 |
21-47 |
21-42 |
| Trim speed * (kph) |
37 |
37 |
37 |
36 |
36 |
| DHV (unaccelerated) |
1-2 |
1 |
1 |
1-2 |
1-2 |
| DHV (accelerated) |
1-2 |
1-2 |
1-2 |
1-2 |
1-2 |
| *Flytec
3020 All data above based on figures provided by Swing, 7 October, 1999 |
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