Ever seen a shark in the desert? Well, now these animals are becoming native to Namibia… And you can even rent them! For your most captivating flying adventure you may either book a single seater HPH 304 SHARK or a double seater HPH 304 TWIN SHARK. We collaborate with our partners from Veronica Flying Lodge (or any other flying center in Namibia). Here, we are all belonging to one family – managers, guests, but also the personnel and even the tame animals make part of it. Feel the spirit of Africa from its most pleasant and hearty side.
Flying, game watching, hanging out at the pool… this wonderful combination makes not only you happy but also your partner. After flying, you will jump into the pool within minutes – or you will sit on the veranda with a tasty cocktail aside watching the sun setting behind the dunes of the Kalahari… Our local partner will support you with all questions and topics so that your stay becomes wonderful – in the sky and on earth!
The HPH 304MS Shark is a high-performance single-seated, flapped 18m-class glider. Especially the safety cockpit with protective head frame has excellent properties. The maximum take-off weight is 600 kg at a surface loading up to 51.1 kg/ m2. This combination results in a gliding ratio of more than 51 at 125 km/h. The Binder SOLO 2-cylinder-2-stroke engine can withstand high thermal loads being entirely water-cooled. The cooler folds out together with the propeller and is in the direct air flow of the propeller – best conditions for flying in Africa!
MS (selflauncher) | |
Geometry | |
Wing span | 18 m (59 ft) |
Wing area | 11.8 m2 / 127 ft2 |
Aspect ratio | 27.4 |
Fuselage length | 6.8 m / 22.3 ft |
Profile | HPH xn2 |
Weights |
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Empty weight | 300 kg / 620 lb |
maximum take-off weight | 600 kg / 1300 lb |
Water ballast | 240 l / 66 US gal |
Min. wing loading | 30 kg/m2 / 6.0 lb/ft2 |
Max. wing loading | 51 kg/m2 / 10.4 lb/ft2 |
Glide Performance |
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Best glide ratio | > 50 |
at speed | 125 km/h / 68 kts |
min. sink rate (at min. weight) | 0.45 m/s / 83 ft/min |
at speed | 66 km/h / 36 kt |
Limitations |
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Stall speed (at max. weight) | 88 km/h / 48 kt |
VNE | 280 km/h / 150 kt |
MS (selflauncher) | |
Engine System | |
Type | Binder Solo 2625-01 |
Weight | 23 kg / xx lbs |
Alternator | 12 V / 150 W |
Maximum Power | 38 kW / 52 hp |
Max. cont. RPM | 6250 l/min |
Compression | 9.5:1 |
Fuel consumption | 21,5 l/h |
Lubricant | 1:50 Autosuper-2-stroke eng. oil |
Propeller pillar | Carbon fibre |
Engine Performance |
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Climb rate |
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Range |
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Fly a a double-seater as appealing and performing as a single-seat glider. The Twin Shark’s spacious cockpit easily accomodates tall pilots, and those of generous build. A single-piece canopy delivers outstanding visibility for both pilots. The – highly praised – key cockpit features of the Shark have been adopted in the Twin Shark. Best of all is that you will believe that you fly a single-seater! The cockpit ventilation system makes even african temperatures comfortable. This is where you enjoy staying for hours – make it an outstanding experience!
MTS (selflauncher) | |
Geometry | |
Wing span | 20 m (65.6 ft) |
Wing area | 15,2 m2 / 164 ft2 |
Aspect ratio | 26,5 |
Fuselage length | 8,95 m / 29.36 ft |
Profile | PW10-145 14,5% |
Weights |
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Empty weight | 485 kg / 1070 lb |
maximum take-off weight | 850 kg / 1874 lb |
Water ballast | 120 l / 31,7 US gal |
Min. wing loading | 36 kg/m2 / 7.36 lb/ft2 |
Max. wing loading | 56 kg/m2 / 11.47 lb/ft2 |
Glide Performance | |
Best glide ratio | 49 |
at speed | 128 km/h |
min. sink rate (at min. weight) | 0,5 m/s / 98 ft/min |
at speed | 92 km/h / 50 kt |
Limitations |
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Stall speed (at max. weight) | 68 km/h / 37 kt |
VNE | 275 km/h / 148 kt |
Motorleistung: | ca 47KW / 62PS |
max. Dauerdrehzahl: | 6500 l/min |
Vergaser: | 2 Mikuni |
Verdichtung: | 9,5 : 1 |
Zündung: | Ducati, Bosch W5 AC |
Getriebe: | Zahnriemen 3:1 |
Kraftstoffverbrauch: | 24,5 l/h |
Gewicht: | 24 kg |
Generator: | 12 V 150 W |
Schmierstoff: | 1:50 Super-2Takt-Öl |
Propellerturm: | Kohlefaser |
Propeller: (Technoflug) | 2-Blatt Kunststoff |
HPH SHARK or HPH TWIN SHARK rent in Namibia
Full flight service – briefing, flight station, plane accomodation, water&fuel, repair shop, ground service…
Full-board accomodation in beautiful, luxury bungalows or in atmospheric tents, just a few steps away from your glider
Family-like atmosphere with exquisite food, leisure area, pool, air condition, internet, Wlan
Game drives, quad biking, sundowner tours and much more on 20,000 ha farmland
All transfers from and to the airport in Windhoek
Ask for prices and availability!
HpH Ltd.
Čáslavská 234
Kutná Hora (CZ)
info@hph.cz
We speak English and German.
Situated close to the Olifants river, the gliding center of Veronica offers very early take-offs during the season which usually runs from November 1 to January 25.
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