Edel Excel

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]

Excel
Role Paraglider
National origin South Korea
Manufacturer Edel Paragliders
Status Production completed
Produced mid-2000s

Design and development

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
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)

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)

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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