Buteo XC
MID EN-B safety with astonishing HIGH level EN-C performance.
Pilot Profile:
The BUTEO XC is made for all pilots targeting for long distance flying, without compromising safety aspects. Pushing the limits in XC flying is only possible, if glider and pilot becomes a unit. The BUTEO XC allows to safely enter the world of ultra high performance gliders for enthusiastic EN-B pilots. Also, this glider will push the limits of experienced EN-C pilots further as the accelerated gliding and stable canopy will allow to fly closer on the limit as on any other EN-C glider.The Buteo XC is an advanced cross-country glider that sets a milestone by combining the safety of a mid-EN-B with the high-end performance of an EN-C. Developed over two years, it features a highly complex construction for its class, boasting 162 total leading edge ribs (82 standard + 80 mini ribs), resulting in an incredibly smooth top-sail surface for optimal glide. Incorporating a Shark-nose profile, 3+1 line geometry, and a 4-Cell-Bridge V-tape system, the glider maximizes stability and efficiency in moving air. It is fully optimized for accelerated flying and long-distance XC, made from lightweight Skytex 32/32 materials to keep weight down to 222g/m².
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Technical Specifications
| Characteristics | Size XS | Size S | Size M | Size L |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total weight (kg) | - | - | - | - |
| Recommended weight (kg) | - | - | - | - |
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| Certification | EN-B | EN-B | EN-B | EN-B |
| Glide ratio | - | - | - | - |
| Cells | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 |
| Aspect Ratio (flat) | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Projected Aspect Ratio | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 |
| Flat Surface Area (m²) | 21.25 | 23.5 | 25.75 | 28 |
| Projected Surface Area (m²) | 18 | 20 | 21.9 | 23.8 |
| Flat Span (m) | - | - | - | - |
| Projected Span (m) | - | - | - | - |
| Chord (m) | - | - | - | - |
| Glider weight (kg) | 4.8 | 5.1 | 5.4 | 5.9 |
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Technologies
- Skytex 32/32 Canopy material
- 4-Cell-Bridge V-tape type
- 3 + 1 Line geometry
- Shark nose profile
- 82 Cells
- 80 Mini Ribs on leading edge (162 LE ribs in total)
- C-Steering
EN-B
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