Aerodynamic Masterpiece
In October 2016 Diana's IP rights for the design were passed to Polish company AVIONIC, who announces number of innovations to increase performance and comfort of the flight.
Diana 2 in her history proved many times her ability to be a world class sailplane which can win any competition.
Achievements
2005 – Janusz Centka wins the silver medal in 13th European Gliding Championships in Rayskala – Finland
2005 – Janusz Centka wins the silver medal in 30th Open Class Polish Nationals in Leszno – Poland
2005 – Sebastian Kawa wins the gold medal in 1st Gliding Races Championships in Saint Auban – France
2006 – Janusz Centka wins the gold medal in 31st Open Class Polish Nationals in Leszno – Poland
2006 – Janusz Centka wins the gold medal in 29th World Gliding Championships in Eskilstuna – Sweden
2007 – Janusz Centka wins the gold medal in 14th European Gliding Championships in Issoudun – France
2007 – Karol Staryszak wins the silver medal in 14th European Gliding Championships in Issoudun – France
2007 – Tomasz Krok wins the silver medal in 1st Polish 15m Class Championship 2007 Leszno – Poland
2007 – Sebastian Kawa wins the gold medal in 1st Polish 15m Class Championship 2007 Leszno – Poland
2007 – Sebastian Kawa wins the gold medal in 2nd FAI World Grand Prix Gliding at Omarama – New Zealand
2008 – Janusz Centka wins the silver medal in 30th World Gliding Championships in Luesse – Germany
2009 – Thomas Gostner wins the gold medal in Chilean National in Santiago – Chile
2009 – Sebastian Kawa wins the gold medal in 3rd World Air Games in Turin – Italy
2009 – Thomas Gostner wins the gold medal in 15 Italian Nationals – Italy
2009 – Stefano Ghiorzo wins the silver medal in 15 Italian Nationals – Italy
2009 – Sebastian Kawa wins the gold medal in Pribina Cup, Nitra – Slovakia
2009 – Lukasz Wojcik wins the silver medal in Pribina Cup, Nitra – Slovakia
2009 – Sebastian Kawa wins the bronze medal in 7th Andes Open Soaring Championship
2009 – Thomas Gostner wins the gold medal in Campeonato Nacional Chileno in Santiago – Chile
2010 – Sebastian Kawa wins the gold medal in 3rd World Sailplane Grand Prix Final in Santiago – Chile
2010 – Thomas Gostner wins the bronze medal in 3rd World Sailplane Grand Prix Final in Santiago – Chile
2012 – Sebastian Kawa wins the gold medal in 32nd World Gliding Championships in Uvalde – USA
2014 – Sebastian Kawa wins silver medal in 5th World Championship Races Gliding at Sisteron – France
2014 – Sebastian Kawa wins the gold medal in 33rd World Gliding Championships in Leszno – Poland
2016 – Jerzy Zieba wins the silver medal in FAI Sailplane Grand Prix USA in Ionia – USA
2017 – Lukasz Grabowski wins the bronze medal in 34th FAI World Gliding Championships in Benalla – Australia
2017 – Sebastian Kawa wins the gold medal in 34th FAI World Gliding Championships in Benalla – Australia
2017 – Lukasz Grabowski wins the gold medal in 7th Polish 15m Class Championships in Kielce – Poland
2018 – Lukasz Grabowski wins the gold medal in Ostrow Glide, Polish Nationals 15m - Poland
2018 – Lukasz Grabowski wins the silver medal in 35th FAI WGC in Ostrow - Poland
SZD-56-2 Diana 2
A few words about Diana 2
Wing span - 15m / 49.2ft
Fuselage length - 6.88m / 22.5ft
Height - 1.35m / 4.43ft
Wing area - 8.64m² / 93ft²
Aspect ratio - 26.04
Empty mass - 185kg / 401.2lb
Max all-up mass - 500kg / 1102.5lb
Stall speed - 60km/h / 32.4 knots
Best L/D - > 50
Max V - 270km/h / 145,7 knots / 167 Mph
Wing loading - 28-58kg/m² / 5,73-11.85lb/ft²
Technical data
FES is efficient and innovative Front Electric Self Sustaining propulsion system for powered sailplanes, developed and produced by LZ design Company.
Diana 2 & Diana 3 optionally can be FES equipied.
The Diana 2
with 185 kg of empty mass can be self-launched without water ballast.
After take-off the battery remains ready to keep running for another half an hour.
Front Electric Sustainer
Avionic trailers
Available Trailers
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AVG 15 (for 15/18m wing span gliders)
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AVG OPEN (18m and more 2 pcs wing)
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AVM DUO (two seater glider)
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TAURUS motoglider (aluminium cover)
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PW-6, FOX (two seater glider)
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Other types
...yes, for any glider !
...The shell is attached to a chassis from German AL-KO Cobra with V-type tow bar and an over run brake.
Wings and fuselage are loaded through opening in the back of the trailer and guided by set of built-in rails.
At the front of the trailer there is a baggage compartment for stowing all ground handling equipment and a spare wheel.
Unconventional arrangement of "Diana 2" structural design with 1.5 meter spar stump integrated into fuselage, suggested development of a new trailer that would be adequate for storage and transport of both "Diana 2" as well as any other modern high-performance sailplane.
Trailer has a unique monocoque composite shell. The 15mm thick floor is made from sandwiched aluminum plate with honeycomb core...
Standard trailer configuration includes
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chassis made from aluminium
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composite cover
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axle with brakes (AL-KO or KNOTT)
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automatic back-up release with hitch (AL-KO or KNOTT)
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V-type or 70x70x5 tow bar (AL-KO or KNOTT)
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floor from waterproof plywood
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2+1wheels 155R13 (AVG15), 175R14C (AVM DUO)
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special box inside for tools
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standard lights (acc. to EC or USA or Australia)
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ramp (2 rails) with hand-operated lift
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fitting for fixing the main gliders part
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fuselage secure straps
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spare wheel
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Since 1997 Avionic company produce modern trailers dedicated to transportation any type of glider.
15-metre flapped class
Diana 3 KKB 18KE
18-metre flapped class
Wing span - 18m / 59ft
Fuselage length - 6.43m / 21ft
Height - 1.35m / 4.43ft
Wing area - 10.456m² / 112.5ft²
Empty mass - 306kg / 674lb
Max all-up mass - 600kg /1322lb
Stall speed - 70km/h / 37.7knots
Best L/D > 55
Max V - 270km/h / 145,7 knots / 167 Mph
Technical data
A few words about Diana 3
Diana 3 is the high performance 18 metre span sailplane, created to achieve highest standard of aerodynamic design.
Its performance characteristics in the air is to be better than any other 18 metre class sailplane.
Very high gliding ratio about 55:1 giving the pilot
comfort of the flight.
Low descent of 1.4m/s at speed of 200km/h and enormous climbing capabilities at low speeds making Diana 3
an excellent competition and cross-country sailplane.
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