[2] The Hercules was designed as a heavy-lift, two-seat powered parachute and as such it has a useful load of 600 lb (272 kg).
Inflight steering is accomplished via a weight-shift tilt-bar that actuates the canopy brakes, creating roll and yaw.
The factory-provided canopy is an Apco Aviation Ram Air with an area of 550 sq ft (51 m2).
The aircraft was factory-supplied in the form of an assembly kit that required 50 hours to complete.
[1][3] Reviewer Andre Cliche described the Hercules as "a heavy hauler brute powered by an amazing 110 hp Hirth 4-cylinder 2-stroke engine.