The Artik 3 presents the very latest technology and design in the Sport Class. It combines Niviuk design expertise with the new trends in performance and safety, ensuring optimal interconnection between the pilot, the wing and the outside environment.
New terminology to describe the perfect combination of technology, performance, safety and pleasure in the EN C class has been introduced to the free flight thesaurus and that is ARTIK 3. Applying the Niviuk philosophy "give importance to small details" has ensured a wing with superior performance, a wing ahead of the rest the Artik 3 the EN C wing of the future.
An icon in the EN C category
An innovative profile developed using the very latest software and a new line plan using low resistance 3-line technology brings performance and passive safety never before seen on an EN C glider.
Intuition and efficiency
With progressive, predictable and efficient handling the Artik 3 effectively reads the air mass, seeking out and coring thermals with efficiency and ease.
Performance and safety
The Artik 3 remains agile, light and predictable in all conditions of flight and behaves impeccably during turbulence. The Artik 3, high speed with superior glide the future of the Sport Class is here.
The purest form of expression
The Artik 3 expresses the Niviuk philosophy "the importance of small details" in its purest form. A wing which allows pilots the opportunity to experience and enjoy effective, precise and predictable handling. A higher level of performance combined with ultimate efficiency and high security will ensure the Artik 3 re-defines the future of the Sports class. Never before has the connection between the pilot and wing been so close.
The Artik 3 presents the very latest technology and design in the Sport Class. It combines the Niviuk design expertise with the new trends in performance and safety, ensuring optimal interconnection between the pilot, the wing and the outside environment.
Close to nature
The laws of pure aerodynamic physics cannot be re written but they can be understood and effectively integrated into the design programme when developing new wings.
The Artik 3 is the perfect example of applied aerodynamic physics producing an impressive and innovative profile close to nature’s creation. In addition the proven 3 line plan as used in the Niviuk serial gliders has been applied to the Artik 3 reducing the lines by 11% improving performance and security.
Experience the seductive power of the Artik 3
To achieve the ultimate combination of comfort and dynamic flight an extraordinary and innovative force is necessary. From that force arises the Artik 3, an intuitive wing, superior in its class, dynamic and safe. With a slightly longer aspect ratio of 5.9 and applying the Niviuk technology already established in our serial wings the (STE and SLE) reinforcements in the leading and trailing edge the Artik 3 is lighter with more agility in flight and with exceptional behaviour during turbulence the performance and security remains constant in all conditions .
Colours
Sky
Cherry
Sangria
Nimbus
Technical data
Artik 3
21
23
25
27
29
cells
number
62
62
62
62
62
closed
8
8
8
8
8
box
21
21
21
21
21
flat
area
m2
21
23
24.5
26.5
29
span
m
11.13
11.65
12.02
12.5
13.08
aspect ratio
5.9
5.9
5.9
5.9
5.9
projected
area
m2
17.82
19.51
20.78
22.48
24.6
span
m
8.76
9.17
9.46
9.84
10.29
aspect ratio
4.3
4.3
4.3
4.3
4.3
flattening
%
15
15
15
15
15
cord
maximum
m
2.37
2.48
2.56
2.66
2.79
minimum
m
0.52
0.54
0.56
0.58
0.61
average
m
1.88
1.97
2.03
2.12
2.21
lines
total meters
m
243
254
263
274
287
height
m
6.68
6.99
7.21
7.5
7.85
number
134
134
134
134
134
main
3/4/2
3/4/2
3/4/2
3/4/2
3/4/2
risers
numbers
3
A/B/C
A/B/C
A/B/C
A/B/C
A/B/C
trims
-
-
-
-
-
m/m
accelerator
m/m
180
180
180
180
180
total weight
minimum
kg
50
60
75
90
105
in flight
maximum
kg
70
80
95
110
130
glider weight
kg
5.2
5,4
5,7
5,9
6,3
certification
EN
C
C
C
C
C
Artik 3 Racing Kit (optional extra)
The lines used as standard on the Artik 3 comprise of a combination of sheathed and unsheathed. The lower main lines are sheathed whilst the central and upper cascades are unsheathed. In order to further optimise the performance of the Artik 3, Niviuk have also introduced a "Artik 3 Racing Kit" which is essentially an unsheathed line replacement set for the 28 main sheathed lines. If you purchase the Artik 3 Racing Kit at the same time as you purchase your Artik 3 from us then we will give you a special package price for this; add them both to your shopping basket to get the package price.
Niviuk Artik 3 reviews & pilot's opinions...
Pat Dower - UK: "I had a ball flying the Artik 3 for the Cross Country Magazine review. It's the best EN C I have ever flown. Full stop."
William - Belgium: "I had the chance of a test fly in Saint Hilaire. What a wing. Performance of an EN D with a great passive safety. Can´t wait to get my own. Congratulations Niviuk for such an incredible wing!"
Jean Mendiboure - France: "I already have my Artik 3. Extraordinary, very easy wing, beautiful and powerful. Bruno"
Duvernois - France: "Je viens de faire cet après midi 2 vols avec cette ARTIK 3. Je suis « snobé » par sa facilité, sa finesse, son plané étonnant ! … Je vais me régaler avec ce planeur. Félicitations aux concepteurs de NIVIUK, je pense que c’est une belle réussite."
