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T3 136
weight-shift2020–9.8m span

Current-generation WW competition topless. New bearing system at wingtips for improved roll authority. Span 9.8m, area 12.6m², AR 7.6, weight 31.4kg. Vms 34 km/h. HGMA certified March 2020.

02
U2 145
weight-shift2003–L/D ~14:19.6m span

High-performance king post glider approaching competition performance. 84% double surface. VG. USHPA Hang 3–4. King post hang pilot suspension.

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T2 144
weight-shift~2005–2008L/D ~15:19.8m span

First Wills Wing topless competition glider. Span 9.8m, area 13.4m², AR 7.4, weight 32kg. HGMA Class IV. Significant performance jump from Talon king-post series.

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T3 144
weight-shift2020–10m span

T3 standard size. Span 10.0m, area 13.4m², AR 7.6, weight 32.2kg.

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T3 154
weight-shift2020–10.4m span

Large T3. Span 10.4m, area 14.3m², AR 7.6, weight 33.1kg.

Aeros3 gliders
03
Combat GT 13.5
weight-shift~2010–L/D 15:110.7m span

Mid-size Combat GT. Span 10.7m, area 13.5m², AR 8.5, weight 35kg. Horizontal stabiliser.

04
Discus C 13
weight-shift2006–L/D 14:19.6m span

Higher-performance Discus variant. Wills Wing Slipstream king post. Span 9.6m, area 12.8m², AR 7.2, weight 28.3kg. Stall 29–30 km/h, max 80 km/h. Aeros has been working on an intermediate design for about 3 years, but had not made it the priority that was warranted. The first prototype of the current design was flying in the spring of 2002 and U.S. Aeros received the first prototype during the summer for testing. After receiving this glider, U.S. Aeros' VP, Sunny Venesky worked with the designers at the Aeros factory to fine tune the glider to get it ready for the market — keeping in mind the criteria needed to make this glider a big hit.

05
Discus C 14
weight-shift2006–L/D 14:110m span

Mid-size Discus C. Wills Wing Slipstream king post. AR 7.3, weight 31kg.

Avian1 glider
06
Evo
weight-shift~2015–L/D 15:19.75m span

Lighter Avian topless. Span 9.75m, area ~13.6m², AR 7.4, glide 15:1, weight 27.5–28.5kg. Notably lighter than Cheetah.

Bautek1 glider
07
Fizz SE
weight-shift2010–2017L/D 15:110.41m span

With the Fizz we are striving for the top position of the tower high performers. The Fizz sets new standards, both in thermal performance and faster glide and cross-country flying. Since 2017, the Fizz SE (= Special Edition = Special Edition) has been a model with more refined tuning and particularly high-quality equipment. The improvements in the tuning of frame and sail are of course also included in the basic equipment of the Fizz 2017 is used.

Icaro 20004 gliders
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Laminar Z9 12.6
weight-shift2010–L/D 15:19.55m span

From when the LAMINAR first appeared in 1994, it has undergone many changes. Today, all modifications are tested by three world champions: Manfred Ruhmer, Christian Ciech (current world champion), and Alex Ploner. After having taken the first two positions at the 2015 World Championships, and the first two positions at the 2016 European Championships, we have concentrated on making the Laminar’s performance even more accessible, not just for competition pilots, but for those who fly for the sheer pleasure of flying. A pilot’s performance is better when the performance of his glider is easier to control. This is what we have been working on. Current Icaro topless. Span 9.61m, area 12.52m², AR 7.38. Elliptic wingtips, carbon elements, Ergal 7075 CNC crossbar block. Nose angle 132°. Pilot 55–75 kg.

09
Laminar Z9 13.2
weight-shift2010–L/D 15:19.99m span

From when the LAMINAR first appeared in 1994, it has undergone many changes. Today, all modifications are tested by three world champions: Manfred Ruhmer, Christian Ciech (current world champion), and Alex Ploner. After having taken the first two positions at the 2015 World Championships, and the first two positions at the 2016 European Championships, we have concentrated on making the Laminar’s performance even more accessible, not just for competition pilots, but for those who fly for the sheer pleasure of flying. A pilot’s performance is better when the performance of his glider is easier to control. This is what we have been working on. Mid-size Laminar Z9. Span 10.05m, area 13.24m², AR 7.63. Pilot 70–85 kg.

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Laminar Z9 13.7
weight-shift2010–L/D 15:19.99m span

From when the LAMINAR first appeared in 1994, it has undergone many changes. Today, all modifications are tested by three world champions: Manfred Ruhmer, Christian Ciech (current world champion), and Alex Ploner. After having taken the first two positions at the 2015 World Championships, and the first two positions at the 2016 European Championships, we have concentrated on making the Laminar’s performance even more accessible, not just for competition pilots, but for those who fly for the sheer pleasure of flying. A pilot’s performance is better when the performance of his glider is easier to control. This is what we have been working on.

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Laminar Z9 14.1
weight-shift2010–L/D 15:110.43m span

From when the LAMINAR first appeared in 1994, it has undergone many changes. Today, all modifications are tested by three world champions: Manfred Ruhmer, Christian Ciech (current world champion), and Alex Ploner. After having taken the first two positions at the 2015 World Championships, and the first two positions at the 2016 European Championships, we have concentrated on making the Laminar’s performance even more accessible, not just for competition pilots, but for those who fly for the sheer pleasure of flying. A pilot’s performance is better when the performance of his glider is easier to control. This is what we have been working on. Large Laminar Z9. Span 10.54m, area 14.16m², AR 7.85. Pilot 90–100 kg.

Moyes4 gliders
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Litespeed RX3
weight-shift~2014–L/D 14.5:19.77m span

Gen 4 Litespeed. Span 9.77m, area 12.8m², AR 7.4, glide 14.5:1, weight 31–33kg. Technora top surface. DHV certified. RX Pro variant introduced 2025.

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Litespeed RX3.5
weight-shift~2014–L/D 15:110.07m span

Gen 4 Litespeed. Span 10.07m, area 13.5m², AR 7.5, glide 15:1. DHV certified.

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Litespeed RX4
weight-shift~2014–L/D 15:110.27m span

Gen 4 Litespeed. Span 10.27m, area 13.9m², AR 7.6, glide 15:1. DHV certified.

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Litespeed RX5
weight-shift~2014–L/D 15:110.4m span

Largest RX. Span 10.4m, area 14.8m², AR 7.3, glide 15:1, weight 34.5–36.5kg. Pilot 85–119 kg.

Seedwings Europe1 glider
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Vertigo 13
weight-shiftMid-2000sL/D 14:110m span

Competition topless. Span 10.0m, area 13.0m², AR 7.69, nose angle 133°. DHV 2-3 certified. Pilot 55–85 kg.