The Gradient Bliss is a
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single-place,
paraglider
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designed and produced by
Gradient sro of
Prague
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. Originally produced in the mid-2000, it is no longer in production.
[Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: ''World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04'', page 19. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X]
Design and development
The Bliss was designed as an intermediate performance glider. The models are each named for their approximate wing area in square metres.
Variants
;Bliss 24
:Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its span wing has a wing area of , 55 cells and the
aspect ratio is 5.7:1. The pilot weight range is . The glider model is DHV 2-3 and AFNOR Performance certified.
;Bliss 26
:Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its span wing has a wing area of , 55 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.7:1. The pilot weight range is . The glider model is DHV 2-3 and AFNOR Performance certified.
;Bliss 28
:Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its span wing has a wing area of , 55 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.7:1. The pilot weight range is . The glider model is DHV 2-3 and AFNOR Performance certified.
Specifications (Bliss 26)
References
External links
photo of a Gradient Bliss{{Gradient aircraft
Bliss
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Paragliders