Gin Bongo
| Bongo | |
|---|---|
| Role | Paraglider |
| National origin | South Korea |
| Manufacturer | Gin Gliders Inc. |
| Designer | Gin Seok Song |
| Status | Production completed |
| Produced | mid-2000s |
The Gin Bongo is a South Korean two-place paraglider that was designed by Gin Seok Song and produced by Gin Gliders of Yongin. It is now out of production.[1]
Design and development[edit]
The Bongo was designed as a tandem glider for flight training and as such was referred to as the Bongo Tandem, indicating that it is a two seater.[1]
The aircraft's 14.35 m (47.1 ft) span wing has 44 cells, a wing area of 40.34 m2 (434.2 sq ft) and an aspect ratio of 5.11:1. The pilot weight range is 140 to 210 kg (309 to 463 lb). The glider is DHV 1-2 Bi-Place certified.[1]
Specifications (Bongo)[edit]
Data from Bertrand[1]
General characteristics
- Crew: one
- Capacity: one passenger
- Wingspan: 14.35 m (47 ft 1 in)
- Wing area: 40.34 m2 (434.2 sq ft)
- Aspect ratio: 5.11:1
Performance
- Maximum speed: 42 km/h (26 mph, 23 kn)