The new Queen2 went through a total redesign compared to its successful predecessor. The goal was to bring another dimension of performance into the EN C class, and we feel certain that this ambitious goal has been reached. The Queen2 excels in many ways, by bringing not only the best performance in its class, but also by being a very well-mannered royal lady in the air. We think of the Queen 2 as a “mid-level” EN C glider which will fulfill and supersede the expectations of any pilots going big in this class.
Preserving the aspect ratio nearly unchanged compared to the predecessor, the Queen2 will inspire confidence in all the variable conditions which you may face during long XC flights.
“The Queen2 is built with one very specific objective in mind; to be the highest-performing EN C wing on the market today! But it wouldn’t be a Triple Seven design if it wasn’t also a true pleasure to fly, and a very easy wing in its class too – just like all our other high-performance models. We increased the number of cells, both to acquire a more sleek canopy shape and in order to build a more complex internal “space frame”. This new internal construction brings the torsion resistance of the wing to a level that makes it super solid above your head when needed. The new internal layout contributes significantly to the improved climbing ability, as well as the ability to convert bumps into energy during turbulent transitions.”
Aljaz Valic
The Queen 2 is purpose-built to win Sport-class trophies in competitions all over the world. The Sports class is the new Serial class for pilots unwilling to accept the risk levels in Serial and Open class competitions, and for these pilots, as well as for pilots wanting to go on big XC adventures, the Queen 2 is nothing short of the perfect choice. In spite of the very high performance of this wing it is still a “solid” EN C wing with no surprises built in.
Size | S | MS | ML | L |
Number of cells | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 |
Projected area (m2) | 20 | 21.4 | 22 | 22.9 |
Flat area (m2) | 23.6 | 25.3 | 26 | 27 |
Projected span (m) | 9.6 | 9.9 | 10 | 10.2 |
Flat span (m) | 12.1 | 12.6 | 12.8 | 13 |
Projected Aspect Ratio | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 |
Flat aspect ratio | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 |
Glider weight (kg) | 5.3 | 5.4 | 5.5 | 5.9 |
In-flight weight range (kg) | 70-85 | 79-99 | 95-108 | 100-120 |
Certification LTF/EN | C | C | C | C |
CANOPY FABRIC CODE | |
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Leading edge | Dominico 30D MF |
Upper surface | Dominico 20D MF |
Bottom surface | Dominico 20D MF |
Profiles | Porcher Skytex 40 Hard 9017 E29 |
Diagonals | Porcher Skytex 40 Hard 9017 E29 |
Mini-ribs | Porcher Skytex 40 Hard 9017 E29 |
SUSPENSION LINES MAIN LINES |
PPSL Liros, Edelrid A-8000-U |
RISERS FABRIC CODE | |
Fabric | 13 mm Kevlar reinforced Nylon webbing |
Pulleys | Harken P18mm ball bearing pulley |
Read Hugh Miller’s very personal opinions of our new top EN C wing here. A short teaser:
[…] I can categorically say that yes, 777 wings are definitely worth trying – I’m convinced their test team put in as many hours’ development and flying as any of the other bigger brands, and the end products are sorted, convincing gliders that have a unique feel and character.
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The first “real” PG XC comp of the European season is the “Winter Cup” right here in our back yard. We sent our Swiss-army-knife colleague Matjaz, who flies hang gliders on a serious level, to compete in the event on a Queen 2. He was joined in the C-class by 4 other Queen 2 pilots,