title: Nova Phorus
text: # Nova Phorus
  
  The Nova Phorus 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 a beginner glider. The models are each named for their relative size.
  
  ## Variants
  
  ### Phorus S
  
      Small-sized model for light pilots. Its 11.16 m (36.6 ft) span wing has a wing area of 22.84 $m^2$ (245.8 sq ft), 37 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.77:1. The pilot weight range is 70 to 95 kg (154 to 209 lb). The glider model is DHV 1 and AFNOR Standard certified.
  
  ### Phorus M
  
      Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 11.63 m (38.2 ft) span wing has a wing area of 24.79 $m^2$ (266.8 sq ft), 37 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.77:1. The pilot weight range is 85 to 105 kg (187 to 231 lb). The glider model is DHV 1 and AFNOR Standard certified.
  
  ### Phorus L
  
      Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 12.21 m (40.1 ft) span wing has a wing area of 27.33 $m^2$ (294.2 sq ft), 37 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.77:1. The pilot weight range is 95 to 125 kg (209 to 276 lb). The glider model is DHV 1 and AFNOR Standard certified.
  
  ## Specifications (Phorus M)
  
  Data from Bertrand
  
  General characteristics
  
  * Crew: one
  * Wingspan: 11.63 m (38 ft 2 in)
  * Wing area: 24.79 $m^2$ (266.8 sq ft)
  * Aspect ratio: 4.77:1
  