Dynamic Sport Enigma

Enigma
Role	Paraglider
National origin	Poland
Manufacturer	Dynamic Sport
Designer	Wojtek Pierzyński
Status	Production completed
Produced	mid-2000s
Unit cost	€924 (2004)

The Dynamic Sport Enigma is a Polish single-place, paraglider that was designed by Wojtek Pierzyński and produced by Dynamic Sport of Kielce. It is now out of production.^[1]

Design and development

The Enigma was designed as an intermediate glider. The models are each named for their relative size.^[1]

Operational history

Reviewer Noel Bertrand described the Enigma in a 2003 review as priced very competitively.^[1]

Variants

Enigma M

Medium-sized model for mid-weight pilots. Its 12 m (39.4 ft) span wing has a wing area of 26.5 m² (285 sq ft), 54 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.4:1. The pilot weight range is 50 to 70 kg (110 to 154 lb).^[1]

Enigma L

Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 12.4 m (40.7 ft) span wing has a wing area of 28 m² (300 sq ft), 56 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.5:1. The pilot weight range is 68 to 85 kg (150 to 187 lb).^[1]

Enigma XL

Extra large-sized model for much heavier pilots. Its 12.8 m (42.0 ft) span wing has a wing area of 30.5 m² (328 sq ft), 58 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.5:1. The pilot weight range is 80 to 110 kg (176 to 243 lb).^[1]

Specifications (Enigma L)

Data from Bertrand^[1]

General characteristics

• Crew: one
• Wingspan: 12.4 m (40 ft 8 in)
• Wing area: 28 m² (300 sq ft)
• Aspect ratio: 5.5:1

Performance

• Maximum speed: 49 km/h (30 mph; 26 kn)
• Rate of sink: 1.0 m/s (200 ft/min)

References

1. Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 15. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X