Gradient BiOnyx
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| BiOnyx | |
|---|---|
| Role | Paraglider |
| National origin | Czech Republic |
| Status | Production completed |
The Gradient BiOnyx is a Czech two-place, paraglider designed and produced by Gradient sro of Prague. It is no longer in production.[1][2]
Design and development[edit]
The BiOnyx was designed as a tandem glider for flight training, the Bi naming indicating "bi-place" or two seater.[1]
The aircraft's 14.82 m (48.6 ft) span wing has 52 cells, a wing area of 41.5 m2 (447 sq ft) and an aspect ratio of 5.3:1. The crew weight range is 140 to 210 kg (309 to 463 lb). The glider is AFNOR biplace certified.[1]
Specifications (BiOnyx)[edit]
Data from Bertrand[1]
General characteristics
- Crew: one
- Capacity: one passenger
- Wingspan: 14.82 m (48 ft 7 in)
- Wing area: 41.5 m2 (447 sq ft)
- Aspect ratio: 5.3:1
Performance
- Maximum speed: 48 km/h (30 mph, 26 kn)
- Rate of sink: 1.0 m/s (200 ft/min)