Gin Nomad
Nomad | |
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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 |
£2,042 (2004) |
The Gin Nomad 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 Nomad was designed as an intermediate performance glider. The models are each named for their relative size.[1]
Variants
- Nomad S
- Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 11.43 m (37.5 ft) span wing has a wing area of 24.4 m2 (263 sq ft), 64 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.6:1. The pilot weight range is 60 to 80 kg (132 to 176 lb). The glider model is DHV 2-3 certified.[1]
- Nomad M
- Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 12.3 m (40.4 ft) span wing has a wing area of 27.0 m2 (291 sq ft), 64 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.6:1. The pilot weight range is 85 to 105 kg (187 to 231 lb). The glider model is DHV 2-3 certified.[1]
- Nomad L
- Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 12.78 m (41.9 ft) span wing has a wing area of 29.21 m2 (314.4 sq ft), 64 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.6:1. The pilot weight range is 100 to 120 kg (220 to 265 lb). The glider model is DHV 2-3 certified.[1]
Specifications (Nomad L)
Data from Bertrand[1]
General characteristics
- Crew: one
- Wingspan: 12.78 m (41 ft 11 in)
- Wing area: 29.21 m2 (314.4 sq ft)
- Aspect ratio: 5.6:1
References
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