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Performance Designs Lightning

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Canopy Sizes

Size (sqft)	Span (ft)	Chord (min/max ft)	Weight (lbs)	Packing Volume (cu in)
113	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
126	16.27	7.75	N/A	312
143	17.33	8.25	N/A	338
160	18.33	8.73	N/A	390
176	19.22	9.15	N/A	416
193	20.13	9.59	N/A	468
218	21.4	10.19	N/A	520
235	22.2	10.6	N/A	573
253	23.05	10.98	N/A	627

Note: Data gathered from manufacturer specifications. N/A = manufacturer doesn't share this data.
Packing volume can vary based on technique and environmental factors.
Measuring techniques may vary between manufacturers, so values may not be directly comparable.

Canopy Details

Manufacturer:: Performance Designs
Model:: Lightning
Type:: Main Canopy
Sizes:: 113 - 253
MSRP:: $2990 USD
Build:: 7 cells
Aspect Ratio:: 2.2:1
Wingloading Range:: 0.90 - 1.30
Fabric:: ZP or ZP top and F111 or full F111
Line Type:: Dacron 600
User Category:: Student Novice Experienced Expert
Keywords:: CRW

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Documents

Tail pocket and retractable bridle
15/12/2008
Measuring linetrims
21/05/2008
Manual
01/12/2004
Line Trim demo 176-253
13/07/2017
Line Trim demo 160-253
28/06/2017
Line Trim comp 193-218
03/07/2023
Line Trim comp 160-176
03/07/2023
Line Trim comp 113-143
03/07/2023

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