Gin Bolero Plus
Bolero Plus | |
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Role | Paraglider |
National origin | South Korea |
Manufacturer | Gin Gliders Inc. |
Designer | Gin Seok Song |
Status | Production completed |
Produced | mid-2000s |
Unit cost |
£1,616 (2004) |
The Gin Bolero Plus 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 Bolero Plus was designed as an intermediate glider. The models are each named for their relative size.[1]
Variants
- Bolero Plus XS
- Extra small-sized model for light pilots. Its 10.55 m (34.6 ft) span wing has a wing area of 23.4 m2 (252 sq ft), 36 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.74:1. The pilot weight range is 60 to 75 kg (132 to 165 lb). The glider model is DHV 1 certified.[1]
- Bolero Plus S
- Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 11.0 m (36.1 ft) span wing has a wing area of 25.5 m2 (274 sq ft), 36 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.74:1. The pilot weight range is 70 to 85 kg (154 to 187 lb). The glider model is DHV 1 certified.[1]
- Bolero Plus M
- Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 11.45 m (37.6 ft) span wing has a wing area of 27.7 m2 (298 sq ft), 36 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.74:1. The pilot weight range is 80 to 100 kg (176 to 220 lb). The glider model is DHV 1 certified.[1]
- Bolero Plus L
- Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 11.9 m (39.0 ft) span wing has a wing area of 29.9 m2 (322 sq ft), 36 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.74:1. The pilot weight range is 95 to 120 kg (209 to 265 lb). The glider model is DHV 1 certified.[1]
- Bolero Plus XL
- Extra large-sized model for much heavier pilots. Its 12.35 m (40.5 ft) span wing has a wing area of 32.3 m2 (348 sq ft), 36 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.74:1. The pilot weight range is 105 to 145 kg (231 to 320 lb). The glider model is DHV 1 certified.[1]
Specifications (Bolero Plus L)
Data from Bertrand[1]
General characteristics
- Crew: one
- Wingspan: 11.9 m (39 ft 1 in)
- Wing area: 29.9 m2 (322 sq ft)
- Aspect ratio: 4.74:1
Performance
- Maximum speed: 44 km/h (27 mph; 24 kn)
References
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