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.[1]
| Millennium | |
|---|---|
| Role | Paraglider |
| National origin | South Korea |
| Manufacturer | Edel Paragliders |
| Status | Production completed |
| Produced | mid-2000s |
Design and development edit
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.[1]
The models are each named for their relative size.[1]
Variants edit
- 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.[1]
- 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 m2 (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.[1]
- 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.[1]
Specifications (Millennium M) edit
Data from Bertrand[1]
General characteristics
- Crew: one
- Wingspan: 12.83 m (42 ft 1 in)
- Wing area: 25.81 m2 (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)