Apco Simba

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