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| Excel | |
|---|---|
| General information | |
| Type | Paraglider |
National origin | South Korea |
| Manufacturer | Edel Paragliders |
| Status | Production completed |
| History | |
| Manufactured | mid-2000s |
The Edel Excel is a South Korean single-place, paraglider that was designed and produced by Edel Paragliders of Gwangju. It is now out of production.[1]
Design and development
[edit]The Excel was designed as an advanced and competition glider. It can be fitted with thin cross-section lines to reduce drag for competition flying.[1]
The models are each named for their relative size.[1]
Variants
[edit]- Excel S
- Small-sized model for mlight-weight pilots. Its 11.89 m (39.0 ft) span wing has a wing area of 23.79 m2 (256.1 sq ft), 63 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.93:1. The pilot weight range is 70 to 90 kg (154 to 198 lb). The glider model is DHV 2-3 and AFNOR Competition certified.[1]
- Excel L
- Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 13.12 m (43.0 ft) span wing has a wing area of 29.09 m2 (313.1 sq ft), 63 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.93:1. The pilot weight range is 95 to 125 kg (209 to 276 lb). The glider model is DHV 2-3 and AFNOR Competition certified.[1]
Specifications (Excel L)
[edit]Data from Bertrand[1]
General characteristics
- Crew: one
- Wingspan: 13.12 m (43 ft 1 in)
- Wing area: 29.09 m2 (313.1 sq ft)
- Aspect ratio: 5.93:1
Performance
- Maximum speed: 55 km/h (34 mph, 30 kn)
- Rate of sink: 1.1 m/s (220 ft/min)