title: Nova Radon
text: # Nova Radon
  
  The Nova Radon is an Austrian single-place paraglider that was designed by Hannes Papesch and produced by Nova Performance Paragliders of Innsbruck. It is now out of production.
  
  ## Design and development
  
  The aircraft was designed as an advanced performance glider. The models are each named for their relative size.
  
  ## Variants
  
  ### Radon XS
  
      Extra small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 11.35 m (37.2 ft) span wing has a wing area of 20.18 $m^2$ (217.2 sq ft), 57 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.66:1. The pilot weight range is 60 to 85 kg (132 to 187 lb). The glider model is IA certified.
  
  ### Radon S
  
      Small-sized model for light pilots. Its 11.9 m (39.0 ft) span wing has a wing area of 22.17 $m^2$ (238.6 sq ft), 57 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.66:1. The pilot weight range is 75 to 95 kg (165 to 209 lb). The glider model is DHV 2 and AFNOR Performance certified.
  
  ### Radon M
  
      Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 12.42 m (40.7 ft) span wing has a wing area of 24.16 $m^2$ (260.1 sq ft), 57 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.66:1. The pilot weight range is 90 to 110 kg (198 to 243 lb). The glider model is DHV 2 and AFNOR Performance certified.
  
  ### Radon L
  
      Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 12.91 m (42.4 ft) span wing has a wing area of 26.13 $m^2$ (281.3 sq ft), 57 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.66:1. The pilot weight range is 95 to 130 kg (209 to 287 lb). The glider model is DHV 2 and AFNOR Performance certified.
  
  ## Specifications (Radon M)
  
  Data from Bertrand
  
  General characteristics
  
  * Crew: one
  * Wingspan: 12.42 m (40 ft 9 in)
  * Wing area: 24.16 $m^2$ (260.1 sq ft)
  * Aspect ratio: 5.66:1
  