The XIX Smile is a Swiss single-place paraglider that was designed by Michi Kobler and produced by XIX GmbH of Kronbühl, introduced in 2003. It is now out of production.^[1]

The Smile was designed as a beginner glider for the flight training role. The models are each named for their relative size.^[1]

Reviewer Noel Bertrand described the Smile in a 2003 review as having, "all the quality of construction and performance of the more sophisticated XIX products".^[1]

Smile S

Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 11.4 m (37.4 ft) span wing has a wing area of 25.5 m² (274 sq ft), 42 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.05:1. The pilot weight range is 65 to 85 kg (143 to 187 lb). The glider model is Deutscher Hängegleiterverband e.V. (DHV) 1 certified.^[1]

Smile M

Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 12 m (39.4 ft) span wing has a wing area of 27.3 m² (294 sq ft), 42 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.05:1. The pilot weight range is 80 to 100 kg (176 to 220 lb){. The glider model is DHV 1 certified.^[1]

Smile L

Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 12.7 m (41.7 ft) span wing has a wing area of 29.1 m² (313 sq ft), 42 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.05:1. The pilot weight range is 95 to 120 kg (209 to 265 lb). The glider model is DHV 1 certified.^[1]

Data from Bertrand^[1]

General characteristics

• Crew: one
• Wingspan: 12 m (39 ft 4 in)
• Wing area: 27.3 m² (294 sq ft)
• Aspect ratio: 5.05:1

Performance

• Maximum speed: 46 km/h (29 mph, 25 kn)
• Rate of sink: 1.2 m/s (240 ft/min)