Edel Mountain
| Mountain | |
|---|---|
| Role | Paraglider |
| National origin | South Korea |
| Manufacturer | Edel Paragliders |
| Status | Production completed |
| Produced | mid-2000s |
The Edel Mountain 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 Mountain was designed as a lightweight mountaineering descent glider.[1]
The models are each named for their relative size.[1]
Variants[edit]
- Mountain 8000 M
- Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 11 m (36.1 ft) span wing has a wing area of 25.14 m2 (270.6 sq ft), 33 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.8:1. The pilot weight range is 70 to 95 kg (154 to 209 lb). The glider model is DHV 1 certified.[1]
- Mountain 8000 L
- Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its wing has an aspect ratio is 4.8:1. The glider model is DHV 1 certified.[1]
Specifications (Mountain M)[edit]
Data from Bertrand[1]
General characteristics
- Crew: one
- Wingspan: 11 m (36 ft 1 in)
- Wing area: 25.14 m2 (270.6 sq ft)
- Aspect ratio: 4.8:1
Performance
- Maximum speed: 50 km/h (31 mph, 27 kn)