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Elan 2

LTF/EN-C
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Mission „Fly In Peace“ Once More Achieved

With the first Elan, Mac Para launched a groundbreaking glider, which uniquely combines enormous performance with benign flight behaviour. The Elan still inspires many pilots worldwide.

The Elan 2 continues this ethos. It is suitable for all ambitious but prudent pilots who seek excellent glide ratio and agile handling. With this great glider you can fly your best in a relaxed way.

High-minded

Despite its high performance, the Elan 2 is a perfectly balanced paraglider. While crafting this remarkable wing into a semi-light glider, it was possible to improve the handling, yet the sporty agility of its predecessor has been retained. The canopy gives good feedback at all times and is very stable. Whether flying in weak conditions in the lowlands or demanding alpine terrain, the Elan 2 supports you. Thin straps, light materials, a state-of-the-art design and the elaborately sewn 63 cells make the Elan 2 the first choice for XC pilots, for whom performance and safety are important.

Lightweight and Easy to Launch Anywhere

The Elan 2 is designed as a semi-light glider – just 4.45 kg for the smallest size. The result is a well-balanced glider with simple takeoffs and manageable behaviour during extreme maneuvers. The Elan 2 has an aspect ratio of 6.27, combining top-end C category performance with a ride comfort more associated with a low-end wing.

Advanced Technology

The unique reinforcing system of the leading edge makes the Elan 2 faster at trim speed and in accelerated flight than the original Elan. In turbulence, the Elan 2 maintains exceptional stability and collapse resistance, requiring minimal correction via the C risers in accelerated flight. Bigger handles have been fitted on the C-risers and placed higher in comparison to the first Elan. Convenient self-cleaning exit “holes” on the wing tips will help remove any sand, grass or small stones from the glider.

 

Elan

Shaped to Perfection

3D-shaping offers not only new colour designs on the canopy but increased aerodynamic smoothness. The latest Elan features the usual miniribs on the trailing edge, higher arc, clean leading edge, and thin lines. All this helps to reduce drag and increase the performance of the Elan 2. Rigidity of the canopy, together with reinforcements, refined line geometry and impeccable craftsmanship have been optimised for enjoyable flight comfort.

You Will Love its Handling!

The light brake pressure at the beginning allows pleasant but sporty turns. Pressure increases progressively toward the end of the brake travel to offer safety reserves. Thanks to the Elan 2’s stability there is not much counter steering needed. Sensitivity to weight shift is moderate.

Beat the Rush

Contact your local MAC PARA dealer to purchase the Elan 2 for a test flight. You‘ll love the new design and handling of this flying masterpiece. Another great addition to the MAC PARA line up. We are proud of it.

Technical Specifications

Elan 2 22 (XS) 24 (S) 26 (M) 28 (L) 30 (XL) 33 (XXL) 38 (XXL)
Zoom flat [%] 89 92 96 100 104 109 117.5
Area flat [m2] 22.18 23.7 25.8 28 30.28 33.27 38.66
Area projected [m2] 18.82 20.11 21.9 23.76 25.7 28.23 32.8
Span flat [m] 11.79 12.19 12.72 13.25 13.78 14.44 15.57
Aspect ratio flat 6.27 6.27 6.27 6.27 6.27 6.27 6.27
Root cord [m] 2.34 2.42 2.52 2.63 2.74 2.87 3.09
Cells 63 63 63 63 63 63 63
Weight [kg] 4.45 4.6 4.8 5.2 5.5 5.9 6.7
Weight range *[kg] 55 - 70 70 - 90 82 - 102 92 - 112 105 - 130 115 - 145 145 - 180
Weight range *[lbs] 121 - 154 154 - 198 181 - 225 203 - 247 231 - 287 254 - 320 320 - 397
Min. speed [km/h] 23 - 25 23 - 25 23 - 25 23 - 25 23 - 25 23 - 25 23 - 25
Trim speed [km/h] 38 - 40 38 - 40 38 - 40 38 - 40 38 - 40 38 - 40 38 - 40
Top speed (accelerator)[km/h] 55 - 56 55 - 56 55 - 56 55 - 56 55 - 56 55 - 56 55 - 56
Glide ratio 10.5 10.5 10.5 10.5 10.5 10.5 10.5
Min. sink rate [m/s] 1.05 1.05 1.05 1.05 1.05 1.05 1.05
Certificate LTF/EN-C LTF/EN-C LTF/EN-C LTF/EN-C LTF/EN-C LTF/EN-C -

* pilot equipped = weight naked + approx. 20 kg (44 lbs)

Used Materials

Item Material
Surface Top/Bottom Leading Edge Skytex 38 Universal - E25A, 38 g/m2
Surface Top Trailing Edge: Skytex 32 Universal - E3W, 32 g/m2
Surface Bottom Trailing Edge: Skytex 27 Classic II - E71A, 27 g/m2
Main ribs: Skytex 32 Hard - E29A, 32 g/m2
Diagonal ribs: Skytex 32 Hard - E29A, 32 g/m2
Minor ribs: Skytex 32 Hard - E29A, 32 g/m2
Upper lines: Edelrid Aramid/Kevlar
8000U -70 kg; -90 kg; -130 kg
Main lines: PPSL 191

The Elan 2 is manufactured using the paragliding industries well established lightweight materials with excellent durability Skytex 38, Skytex 32 and Skytex 27 from Porcher Sport. For the supporting and diagonal ribs we use Skytex 32 Hard. This gives the advantage of a sail that is both lightweight and very durable.

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Reviews

ELAN 2 TESTED by THERMIK MAGAZINE

ELAN 2 TESTED by THERMIK MAGAZINE

Test pilot: Franz Sailer The second generation of the Elan: more power. Responsiveness with performance In 2014, Mac Para released a successful wing with the Elan and set the bar very high for a worthy successor. We couldn't wait to see if and how the Elan 2 would rise to the challenge.

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Franz Sailer
www.thermik.at
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Report by Ziad Bassil

Report by Ziad Bassil

The Elan 2 is Mac Para new 2017 C glider. The leading edge has a shark nose, lower lines are sheathed, and the upper galleries are unsheathed. Again it seems that with the Eden 6 , Mac Para glider construction is being enhanced and quite neat. The leading edge looks very taught and its shape looks very clean.

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