Superwing mast area = 1.4 sq. mtr. so 14.9 sq. mtr. in total

That could be full F16 compliant.

Which is not really surprising as the prototype mainsail of these dimensions is in basis an F16 mainsail. It was developped for the Taipan F16's by AHPC and I dare venture that it was partially developped to be fitted to the new capricorn F16 too.

But still the Taipan class apparently decided to mask its F16 origins as much as possible. I really don't understand why. Just copy the F16 rules on the mainsal and they can immediately tap into a score of existing F16 mainsail designs by Ashby, Landenberger, Irwin, Ullman and many others. Including up to date online price info and order numbers.

Why confuse the sailmakers with two totally difference class rule definions of basically the same mainsail ?

Wouter