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Ballad
Semi-reflex PPG all-rounder
The BALLAD is our PPG all-rounder. The semi-reflex profile provides easy launch and supreme stability throughout the full speed range.
BALLAD. Your way of PPG flying.
RLE
Rigid Leading Edge
SNI
Smart Nose Intakes
TMR
Trailing edge Mini Ribs
DOP
Dust Out Pocket
OPS
Optimized Profile Stress
OFA
Optimal Flow Analysis
Delivered with Your glider
Specifications
| Size | 20 | 22 | 24 | 26 | 28 | 30 |
| Flat area, sq.m | 20 | 22 | 24 | 26 | 28 | 30 |
| Flat A.R. | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 |
| Flat span, m | 9.8 | 10.3 | 10.7 | 11.2 | 11.6 | 12.0 |
| Projected area, sq.m | 17.3 | 19.0 | 20.8 | 22.5 | 24.3 | 26.0 |
| Projected A.R. | 3.51 | 3.51 | 3.51 | 3.51 | 3.51 | 3.51 |
| Projected span, m | 7.8 | 8.2 | 8.5 | 8.9 | 9.2 | 9.6 |
| Cells, total | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 |
| Cells, closed | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Cord max, m | 2.58 | 2.71 | 2.83 | 2.95 | 3.06 | 3.17 |
| Glider weight, kg | 5.6 | 5.7 | 5.8 | 5.9 | 6.0 | 6.1 |
| Takeoff weight, kg | 40-70 | 50-75 | 65-85 | 80-105 | 95-125 | 105-140 |
| PPG takeoff weight, kg | 45-115 | 50-120 | 65-130 | 80-140 | 95-160 | 105-180 |
Components
| Upper surface leading edge | DOMINICO TEXTILE CO | 30D FM |
| Upper surface except leading edge | DOMINICO TEXTILE CO | 30D FM |
| Bottom surface | DOMINICO TEXTILE CO | 30D FM |
| Ribs, supported | DOMINICO TEXTILE CO | 30D FM(NON WR) |
| Ribs, unsupported | DOMINICO TEXTILE CO | 30D FM(NON WR) |
| Diagonal ribs | DOMINICO TEXTILE CO | 30D FM(NON WR) |
| Lines, upper cascades | LIROS | DSL-70 |
| Lines, middle cascades | LIROS | PPSL-200 |
| Lines, main (lower) cascades | LIROS | PPSL-160 |
| Lines, main (lower) stabilo cascade | EDELRID | 7343-280 |
| Lines, stabilo | EDELRID | 6843-160 |
| Lines, upper brake cascade | LIROS | PPSL-120 |
| Lines, middle brake cascade | LIROS | PPSL-200 |
| Lines, main (lower) brake cascade | EDELRID | 10N-200 |
| Risers, webbing | GUTH&WOLF GMBH | WEBBING 20MM |
| Risers, pulleys | LW RILEY PTY LTD | RIELY |
