Edel Millennium

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

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
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)

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)

References
  1. 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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