Gradient Bliss
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| type=[[Paraglider]]
| national origin=[[Czech Republic]]
| manufacturer=[[Gradient sro]]
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| introduced=2003
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| status=Production completed
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| produced= 2003-present
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| unit cost= [[Euro|€]]2,676 (Bliss 26, 2004)
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The '''Gradient Bliss''' is a [[Czech Republic|Czech]] single-place, [[paraglider]] designed and produced by [[Gradient sro]] of [[Prague]]. Originally produced in the mid-2000, it is no longer in production.<ref name="WDLA04">Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: ''World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04'', page 19. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X</ref>
==Design and development==
The Bliss was designed as an intermediate performance glider. The models are each named for their approximate wing area in square metres.<ref name="WDLA04"/>
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==Variants==
;Bliss 24
:Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its {{convert|11.63|m|ft|1|abbr=on}} span wing has a wing area of {{convert|23.73|m2|sqft|abbr=on}}, 55 cells and the [[Aspect ratio (aeronautics)|aspect ratio]] is 5.7:1. The pilot weight range is {{convert|70|to|85|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}. The glider model is DHV 2-3 and AFNOR Performance certified.<ref name="WDLA04"/>
;Bliss 26
:Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its {{convert|12.27|m|ft|1|abbr=on}} span wing has a wing area of {{convert|26.44|m2|sqft|abbr=on}}, 55 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.7:1. The pilot weight range is {{convert|80|to|100|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}. The glider model is DHV 2-3 and AFNOR Performance certified.<ref name="WDLA04"/>
;Bliss 28
:Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its {{convert|12.92|m|ft|1|abbr=on}} span wing has a wing area of {{convert|29.30|m2|sqft|abbr=on}}, 55 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.7:1. The pilot weight range is {{convert|95|to|120|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}. The glider model is DHV 2-3 and AFNOR Performance certified.<ref name="WDLA04"/>
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==Specifications (Bliss 26) ==
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==References==
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==External links==
*[http://para2000.org/wings/data/gradient-bliss_uk_01_01_fichiers/bliss1.jpg photo of a Gradient Bliss]
{{Gradient aircraft}}
[[Category:Gradient aircraft|Bliss]]
[[Category:Paragliders]]