Gin Oasis
| Oasis | |
|---|---|
| |
| Role | Paraglider |
| National origin | South Korea |
| Manufacturer | Gin Gliders Inc. |
| Designer | Gin Seok Song |
| Status | Production completed |
| Produced | mid-2000s |
The Gin Oasis is a South Korean single-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
The Oasis was designed as an intermediate glider. The models are each named for their relative size.[1]
Variants
- Oasis XS
- Extra small-sized model for light pilots. Its 11.15 m (36.6 ft) span wing has a wing area of 23.2 m2 (250 sq ft), 57 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.02:1. The pilot weight range is 60 to 80 kg (132 to 176 lb). The glider model is DHV 1-2 certified.[1]
- Oasis S
- Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 11.15 m (36.6 ft) span wing has a wing area of 24.8 m2 (267 sq ft), 57 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.02:1. The pilot weight range is 73 to 90 kg (161 to 198 lb). The glider model is DHV 1-2 certified.[1]
- Oasis M
- Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 11.62 m (38.1 ft) span wing has a wing area of 26.8 m2 (288 sq ft), 57 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.02:1. The pilot weight range is 85 to 105 kg (187 to 231 lb). The glider model is DHV 1-2 certified.[1]
- Oasis L
- Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 12.04 m (39.5 ft) span wing has a wing area of 29.1 m2 (313 sq ft), 46 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.9:1. The pilot weight range is 100 to 120 kg (220 to 265 lb). The glider model is DHV 1-2 certified.[1]
Specifications (Oasis L)
Data from Bertrand[1]
General characteristics
- Crew: one
- Wingspan: 12.04 m (39 ft 6 in)
- Wing area: 29.1 m2 (313 sq ft)
- Aspect ratio: 4.9:1
Performance
- Maximum speed: 46 km/h (29 mph, 25 kn)