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Avax XC 3 - EN "D"certified paraglider

The latest performance glider by Gradient

With its clean lines and high performance the XC3 has been designed for advanced pilots who want to fly distance.
The three-line glider makes no compromises when it comes to flying cross country. Stabilisers on the leading edge and an innovative internal structure spread the wingloading perfectly across the glider.
Variable-sized cell openings optimise the pressure in the wing at all angles, while the glider's special S-curved profile stabilises it at high speeds.
Materials have been carefully selected to create a finely tuned glider that responds and fits perfectly to any situation, meaning the XC3 delivers in every way.
The glider offers precise brake pressure, agile handling, responsive and intuitive feedback through the risers, brakes and harness, and sensitivity on the speed bar.
In short, the XC3 is your guarantee of adventure in cross country flying.

 


Avax XC3
22 24 26 28 30
Flat Area [m2]
20.87
22.28
23.99
25.76
28.14
Projected area [m2]
17.49
18.67
20.11
21.59
23.58
Span [m]
11.90
12.29
12.76
13.22
13.82
Projected span [m]
9.37
9.68
10.05
10.41
10.88
Aspect ratio -
6.78
6.78
6.78
6.78
6.78
Projected aspect ratio -
5.02
5.02
5.02
5.02
5.02
Max. chord [m]
2.21
2.28
2.36
2.45
2.56
Min. chord [m]
0.45
0.46
0.48
0.50
0.52
Number of cells -
73
73
73
73
73
Line consumption [m]
277.2
286.4
297.2
308.0 
321.8
Weight of the glider [kg]
4.6
4.9
5.3
5.7
6.2
Take-off weight range [kg]
75-85
82-95
90-105
100-115
110-130
Certification -
D
D
D
D
D
Basic speed * km/h
40
40
40
40
40
Max. speed * km/h
60+
60+
60+
60+
60+
Min. sink rate * m/s
0.95
0.95
0.95
0.95
0.95
Gliding ratio * -
10+
10+
10+
10+
10+
*These data are valid at the mid-point of weight range.
Note: performance data are dependant upon the wing loading, type of harness and position of the pilot.