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VEGA II

The NEW Vega II is the flagship glider from AXISpara - it is a sporty wing that combines the high performance reserved for higher class gliders, with the safety of the standard class.
Because of a high canopy stability and easy to learn reactions Vega II received EN-C (size S EN-B) classification at testing. The projected area has been changed to lower induced resistance and to increase the glider´s performance. The glide ratio has been improved and greater speed range been produced whilst providing greater stability and improved feedback while thermalling.
Vega II is a fast, dynamic, but also stable and predictable glider. For some pilots it can be a final glider because of ideal combination of performance and safety.
Vega II is a glider made specially for regular xc pilots, for pilots who appreciate the safety of serial gliders, for pilots flying recreationally but with experience. Vega II is mostly chosen as a second or third glider in pilot`s career.

Size	XS	S	M	L	XL
Zoom %	90	95	100	106	113
Max wing chord (m)	2.41	2.55	2.68	2.84	3.02
Area (m2)	20.87	23.26	25.77	28.96	32.91
Span (m)	10.95	11.56	12.17	12.90	13.75
Aspect ratio	5.75	5.75	5.75	5.75	5.75
Projected area (m2)	18.21	20.29	22.48	25.26	28.70
Projected span (m)	8.96	9.45	9.95	10.55	11.24
Projected A/R (m2)	4.40	4.40	4.40	4.40	4.40
Number of cells	65	65	65	65	65
Weight range (kg)	60-80	70-95	85-110	100-130	120-170
Min. speed (km/h)	23	23	23	23	23
Trim speed (km/h)	39	39	39	39	39
Acc.speed (km/h)	56	56	56	56	56
Min. sink rate	1	1	1	1	1
Glide ratio	9.1	9.1	9.1	9.1	9.2
Homologation	test feb '08	EN-B	EN-C	EN-C

Download Official test reports:	Download Test Pilots Report (pre-test)
Vega II (S) : click here	Vega II (S) Min : click here	Vega II (S) Max : click here
Vega II (M) : click here	Vega II (M) Min : click here	Vega II(M) Max : click here
Vega II (L) :	Vega II (L) Min : click here	Vega II (L) Max : click here

Construction

Based on the highly successful Vega, the VEGA II has a slightly changed profile aimed to increase safety & pilot comfort. The inner structure is a direct development from the Mercury Competition glider with every third rib reinforced. A special line system helps to reduce the length of main linesand the brake attachment have been moved to the trailing edge creating improved handling and greater safety.
VegaII has a special Differential Speed System, which helps to obtain low sink rate at 1/2 - 1/3 speed, and high maximum speed (56km/h) at full speed with relatively high stability.
The canopy is also reinforced by tapes connecting attachment points. All the stitching is on the inside of the canopy for greater protection.

Colour & Design

Materials

Upper and lower surface :
- Colours : Skytex New 9017 40g/m2 with E77A "water repellent" finish
- White : Skytex New 9017 40g/m2 with E38A "medium" finish
Profile - ribs (white) :
- Skytex New 9017 40g/m2 with E29A "hard finish"
- Skytex New 9017 40 g/m2 with E38A "medium" finish
Lines
The lines are a very new material Liros PPSL, with a core of dyneema which offers minimal stretching and much higher durability.

Download the Vega II Pilots Manual :

HERE