Simba II is the 2002 update of the Simba. The Simba II is equiped with a new speed system better glide and stability at top speed along with a increase in top speed, and a new line layout for the tip A-Lines. The new tip line layout gives improved "Big Ear's".
Simba is the successor of the Bagheera and has a revised diagonal rib structure, incorporating the expierence gained from building the Tigra 2000. This created a cleaner wing andenabled a reduction in the amount of lines on the glider.
In order to meet the requirements of the Serial class competition rules, the Simba was re-certified in competition rigging configuration. It combines Top-level performance together with the safety of the Performance class certification. The only difference between the Simba and the Simba Comp is the type of line used. The Simba Comp has unsheathed Aramid. The line lengths are all identical.
The Simba has been certified Afnor Performance in all sizes with unsheathed competition lines, and Trimmers are available as an option.
X-Small Cells: (32x3)+(2x2)+6 Area: 24.90 sq.m Area (projected): 21.90 sq.m Span (incl. Stabiliser): 11.90 m Span (projected): 9.80 m Aspect Ratio: 5.70 Aspect Ratio (projected): 4.40 Pilot Weight (all up): 60 - 75 kg Weight of Canopy: 6.8 kg Root Cord: 2.67 m Tip Cord: 0.52 m Length of Lines on B: 7.50 m Total length of line used: 326 m Certification: AFNOR / CEN Performance V-min: 21 km/h V-trim: 38 km/h V-max: 56+ km/h Min Sink (opt wing loading): <0.9m/s Top Lines Material: Dyneema Mid Lines Material: Super Aramid Lower Lines Material: Super Aramid Central Lower Lines Material: Super Aramid Brake Cascades Lines Material: Dyneema Steering Line Material: Polyester Top Lines Diameter: 0.8mm Mid Lines Diameter: 1.1mm Lower Lines Diameter: 1.7mm Central Lower Lines Diameter: 2.2mm Brake Cascades Lines Diameter: 1.1mm Steering Line Diameter: 2.2mm Top Lines Strength: 90kg Mid Lines Strength: 80kg Lower Lines Strength: 150kg Central Lower Lines Strength: 220kg Brake Cascades Lines Strength: 90kg Steering Line Strength: 90kg Sail Cloth Fabric: 46gr/sq.m "Zero Porosity" Ripstop Nylon Rib Reinforcement Fabric: 180gr/sq.m Mylar (Trilam) Warranty: 3 Years / 250 hours
Small Cells: (33x3)+(2x2)+6 Area: 25.80 sq.m Area (projected): 22.80 sq.m Span (incl. Stabiliser): 12.20 m Span (projected): 10.10 m Aspect Ratio: 5.80 Aspect Ratio (projected): 4.50 Pilot Weight (all up): 73 - 90 kg Weight of Canopy: 7.0 kg Root Cord: 2.67 m Tip Cord: 0.52 m Length of Lines on B: 7.50 m Total length of line used: 326 m Certification: AFNOR / CEN Performance / Class 2 (Trim & Accelerated) V-min: 21 km/h V-trim: 38 km/h V-max: 56+ km/h Min Sink (opt wing loading): <0.9m/s Top Lines Material: Dyneema Mid Lines Material: Super Aramid Lower Lines Material: Super Aramid Central Lower Lines Material: Super Aramid Brake Cascades Lines Material: Dyneema Steering Line Material: Polyester Top Lines Diameter: 0.8mm Mid Lines Diameter: 1.1mm Lower Lines Diameter: 1.7mm Central Lower Lines Diameter: 2.2mm Brake Cascades Lines Diameter: 1.1mm Steering Line Diameter: 2.2mm Top Lines Strength: 90kg Mid Lines Strength: 80kg Lower Lines Strength: 150kg Central Lower Lines Strength: 220kg Brake Cascades Lines Strength: 90kg Steering Line Strength: 90kg Sail Cloth Fabric: 46gr/sq.m "Zero Porosity" Ripstop Nylon Rib Reinforcement Fabric: 180gr/sq.m Mylar (Trilam) Warranty: 3 Years / 250 hours
Medium Cells: (35x3)+(2x2)+6 Area: 27.60 sq.m Area (projected): 24.40 sq.m Span (incl. Stabiliser): 12.90 m Span (projected): 10.60 m Aspect Ratio: 6.00 Aspect Ratio (projected): 4.70 Pilot Weight (all up): 85 - 105 kg Weight of Canopy: 7.4 kg Root Cord: 2.67 m Tip Cord: 0.52 m Length of Lines on B: 7.90 m Total length of line used: 350 m Certification: AFNOR / CEN Performance / Class 2 (Trim & Accelerated) V-min: 21 km/h V-trim: 38 km/h V-max: 56+ km/h Min Sink (opt wing loading): <0.9m/s Top Lines Material: Dyneema Mid Lines Material: Super Aramid Lower Lines Material: Super Aramid Central Lower Lines Material: Super Aramid Brake Cascades Lines Material: Dyneema Steering Line Material: Polyester Top Lines Diameter: 0.8mm Mid Lines Diameter: 1.1mm Lower Lines Diameter: 1.7mm Central Lower Lines Diameter: 2.2mm Brake Cascades Lines Diameter: 1.1mm Steering Line Diameter: 2.2mm Top Lines Strength: 90kg Mid Lines Strength: 80kg Lower Lines Strength: 150kg Central Lower Lines Strength: 220kg Brake Cascades Lines Strength: 90kg Steering Line Strength: 90kg Sail Cloth Fabric: 46gr/sq.m "Zero Porosity" Ripstop Nylon Rib Reinforcement Fabric: 180gr/sq.m Mylar (Trilam) Warranty: 3 Years / 250 hours
Large Cells: (37x3)+(2x2)+6 Area: 29.40 sq.m Area (projected): 26.00 sq.m Span (incl. Stabiliser): 13.50 m Span (projected): 11.20 m Aspect Ratio: 6.30 Aspect Ratio (projected): 4.90 Pilot Weight (all up): 100 - 120 kg Weight of Canopy: 7.6 kg Root Cord: 2.67 m Tip Cord: 0.52 m Length of Lines on B: 8.30 m Total length of line used: 360 m Certification: AFNOR / CEN Performance / Class 2 (Trim & Accelerated) V-min: 21 km/h V-trim: 38 km/h V-max: 56+ km/h Min Sink (opt wing loading): <0.9m/s Top Lines Material: Dyneema Mid Lines Material: Super Aramid Lower Lines Material: Super Aramid Central Lower Lines Material: Super Aramid Brake Cascades Lines Material: Dyneema Steering Line Material: Polyester Top Lines Diameter: 0.8mm Mid Lines Diameter: 1.1mm Lower Lines Diameter: 1.7mm Central Lower Lines Diameter: 2.2mm Brake Cascades Lines Diameter: 1.1mm Steering Line Diameter: 2.2mm Top Lines Strength: 90kg Mid Lines Strength: 80kg Lower Lines Strength: 150kg Central Lower Lines Strength: 220kg Brake Cascades Lines Strength: 90kg Steering Line Strength: 90kg Sail Cloth Fabric: 46gr/sq.m "Zero Porosity" Ripstop Nylon Rib Reinforcement Fabric: 180gr/sq.m Mylar (Trilam) Warranty: 3 Years / 250 hours