The Guggenmos ESC is a German
high-wing
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, single-place, rigid-wing
hang glider
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that was designed by World Hang Gliding Champion
Josef Guggenmos and produced by his company
Drachenbau Josef Guggenmos.
[Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: ''World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04'', page 45. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X]
Design and development
The ESC was designed as a competition rigid wing glider. The aircraft was built in two sizes, both certified to DHV Class 3. The aircraft underwent a program of continuous improvement and refinement during its production history.
Variants
;ESC 2002
:Large size model for heavier pilots, with a span wing, nose angle of 143°, wing area of and an
aspect ratio of 11.1:1. The pilot hook-in weight range is . The price was
€
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8155 in 2003.
;ESC C
:Small size model for lighter pilots, with a span wing, nose angle of 143°, wing area of and an aspect ratio of 10.5:1. The pilot hook-in weight range is . The price was €8155 in 2003.
Specifications (ESC 2002)
References
{{Drachenbau Josef Guggenmos aircraft
Hang gliders