ZOOM X2C REVIEW (EN C)

ZOOM X2C from ZOOM is a first-class speed machine, says YU QUAN. But can it stand up to the two-line EN-C revolution?

With the X2C wing, Alex Höllwarth has succeeded in creating a wing at the highest level right away. The X2C redefines the EN C sports class with its performance and exceptional handling. In addition to the usual technical features, such as Shark Nose, 3x 3D Shaping, LE/TE Miniribs with internal seams, the X2C could be calculated even more precisely using the sophisticated flow simulation software from Hannes Papesh and thus optimized in terms of performance.

DESIGN AND MATERIALS

Unrolling the wing I didn’t think it felt particularly light. In the small size I flew however the wing weighs only 5.3kg for the 23m² versus 3.7kg for the standard 777 Queen 3.

The areas where the wing is subject to most abuse and UV such as the leading edge are made with standard 38g/m² Porcher fabric, whereas the bottom, top-surface and profiles have lighter, double-coated 27g/m² and 27g/m² hard finish material.