Edel Millennium

Millennium
Role	Paraglider
National origin	South Korea
Manufacturer	Edel Paragliders
Status	Production completed
Produced	mid-2000s
Unit cost	£2,123 (all sizes, 2004)

The Edel Millennium 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

The Millennium 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

Millennium S

Small-sized model for light-weight pilots. Its wing has an aspect ratio is 6.37:1. The glider model is AFNOR Competition certified.^[1]

Millennium M

Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 12.83 m (42.1 ft) span wing has a wing area of 25.81 m² (277.8 sq ft), 77 cells and the aspect ratio is 6.37:1. The pilot weight range is 75 to 100 kg (165 to 220 lb). The glider model is AFNOR Competition certified.^[1]

Millennium L

Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its wing has an aspect ratio is 6.37:1. The glider model is AFNOR Competition certified.^[1]

Specifications (Millennium M)

Data from Bertrand^[1]

General characteristics

• Crew: one
• Wingspan: 12.83 m (42 ft 1 in)
• Wing area: 25.81 m² (277.8 sq ft)
• Aspect ratio: 6.37:1

Performance

• Maximum speed: 60 km/h (37 mph; 32 kn)
• Rate of sink: 1.0 m/s (200 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