The Explorer 5 from NAN Models seems to be a significant addition to the world of RC gliders, particularly designed for the GPS Triangle Light Class category but its also a hight performance F5J model especially for windy conditions.

Here are the notable features and details:

GPS Triangle Light Class Focus: The Explorer 5 is tailored to the GPS Triangle Light Class category, indicating that it’s been designed with specific parameters to excel in this competition format.

Wingspan Options: Model produced as one wingspan and layup verion model (4m ).

Versatility: Notably, the model can also be adapted for F5J gliding, especially in windy conditions, and for slope soaring. This adaptability speaks to the versatility of the design

Airfoil Design: The airfoil of the Explorer 5 is based on the successful Xplorer 2/3 airfoils, which have a track record of success in F3J and F5J championships. This airfoil design offers a combination of speed and fast climbing rates, which are crucial attributes in the GPS Triangle Light Class category.

Fuselage Design: The three-part fuselage design likely contributes to improved structural integrity, balance, and overall performance.

Nose Cone Options: The availability of both a 2.4-friendly nose cone and a carbon fiber nose cone, with choices of 30mm or 36mm firewall, provides customization options based on the user’s preferences and needs.

Performance Oriented: The emphasis on speed, climbing rate, and maneuverability suggests that the Explorer 5 is engineered to deliver high-performance flying experiences, making it suitable for competitive flying and challenging conditions.

Design Adaptation: The fact that the airfoil design is based on previous successful models by NAN Models indicates a commitment to building on proven concepts to create improved iterations.

Specialized Categories: The mention of the GPS Triangle Light Class and F5J competitions signifies that the Explorer 5 is tailored for specialized categories within the RC gliding community, demonstrating NAN Models’ attention to catering to specific needs and preferences of pilots.

Overall, the Explorer 5 appears to be a thoughtfully engineered and versatile glider that addresses the requirements of specific RC gliding competition categories while retaining the potential for recreational use in various flying conditions. This kind of specialized design can be quite appealing to experienced pilots looking for optimal performance in their chosen category of flying.

The kit is supplied with:
• Three Carbon fiber pieces fuselage
• Four Fully molded composite wing panels
• Fully molded composite tail
• Full accessory pack
• Ballast tubes in main center panels wings