DiscmaniaAstronautDistance DriverOut of Production
Flight Numberslonger bar = more of that trait
SpeedRim & velocity
Harrier
12
Astronaut
12
GlideStays aloft
Harrier
6
Astronaut
6
TurnHigh-speed bend
Harrier
-4
Astronaut
-4
FadeLow-speed hook
Harrier
1
Astronaut
1
Specifications
Spec
Lone Star Disc
Harrier
Discmania
Astronaut
Flight rating
12/6/-4/1
12/6/-4/1
Stability
Very understable (-3)
Very understable (-3)
Beginner score
55/100
55/100
Est. carry
438 ft
438 ft
Type
Distance Driver
Distance Driver
Recommended skill
Everyone
Everyone
Diameter≠
21.1 cm
21.2 cm
Height≠
1.7 cm
1.8 cm
Rim depth≠
1.2 cm
1.1 cm
Rim width
2.3 cm
2.3 cm
Max weight≠
175 g
176 g
Bead
Beadless
Beadless
Plastics
0
0
PDGA Approved≠
No
Yes
On Amazon
Not on Amazon
Not on Amazon
Production status≠
In production
Out of production
Price from≠
$17.99
Not listed
Lone Star Disc
Harrier
Flight rating12/6/-4/1
StabilityVery understable (-3)
Beginner score55/100
Est. carry438 ft
TypeDistance Driver
Recommended skillEveryone
Diameter≠21.1 cm
Height≠1.7 cm
Rim depth≠1.2 cm
Rim width2.3 cm
Max weight≠175 g
BeadBeadless
Plastics0
PDGA Approved≠No
On AmazonNot on Amazon
Production status≠In production
Price from≠$17.99
Discmania
Astronaut
Flight rating12/6/-4/1
StabilityVery understable (-3)
Beginner score55/100
Est. carry438 ft
TypeDistance Driver
Recommended skillEveryone
Diameter≠21.2 cm
Height≠1.8 cm
Rim depth≠1.1 cm
Rim width2.3 cm
Max weight≠176 g
BeadBeadless
Plastics0
PDGA Approved≠Yes
On AmazonNot on Amazon
Production status≠Out of production
Price from≠Not listed
The Verdict
Harrier or Astronaut?
The Harrier and Astronaut fly almost identically (12/6/-4/1). Go with the Harrier - it offers more plastic and weight options (0 blends), is easier to find, and costs less.
Harrier: Very understableAstronaut: Very understable
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FAQ
Is the Harrier or Astronaut more overstable?
They are equally stable (both -3) - turn -4/-4, fade 1/1.
Should a beginner pick the Harrier or Astronaut?
Both rate the same for beginners (55/100). Pick by feel and price.
What is the difference between the Harrier and Astronaut?
The Harrier and Astronaut fly almost identically (12/6/-4/1). Go with the Harrier - it offers more plastic and weight options (0 blends), is easier to find, and costs less.