| Millennium | |
|---|---|
| Role | ParagliderType of aircraft |
| National origin | South Korea |
| Manufacturer | Edel Paragliders |
| Status | Production completed |
| Produced | mid-2000s |
The Edel Millennium is a South Korean single-place, paraglider that was designed and produced by Edel Paragliders of Gwangju. It is now out of production.
Design and development
The Millennium was designed as an advanced and competition glider. It can be fitted with thin cross-section lines to reduce drag for competition flying.
The models are each named for their relative size.
Variants
- Millennium S
- Small-sized model for light-weight pilots. Its wing has an aspect ratio is 6.37:1. The glider model is AFNOR Competition certified.
- Millennium M
- Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 12.83 m (42.1 ft) span wing has a wing area of 25.81 m (277.8 sq ft), 77 cells and the aspect ratio is 6.37:1. The pilot weight range is 75 to 100 kg (165 to 220 lb). The glider model is AFNOR Competition certified.
- Millennium L
- Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its wing has an aspect ratio is 6.37:1. The glider model is AFNOR Competition certified.
Specifications (Millennium M)
Data from Bertrand
General characteristics
- Crew: one
- Wingspan: 12.83 m (42 ft 1 in)
- Wing area: 25.81 m (277.8 sq ft)
- Aspect ratio: 6.37:1
Performance
- Maximum speed: 60 km/h (37 mph, 32 kn)
- Rate of sink: 1.0 m/s (200 ft/min)
References
- ^ Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 15. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X
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