Gin Gangster
| Gangster | |
|---|---|
| Role | Paraglider |
| National origin | South Korea |
| Manufacturer | Gin Gliders Inc. |
| Designer | Gin Seok Song |
| Status | Production completed |
| Produced | mid-2000s |
The Gin Gangster 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[edit]
The Gangster was designed as an intermediate performance glider, to replace the Gin Bandit in the company product line. The models are each named for their relative size.[1]
Variants[edit]
- Gangster XS
- Extra small-sized model for light pilots. Its 10.9 m (35.8 ft) span wing has a wing area of 23.85 m2 (256.7 sq ft), 57 cells and the aspect ratio is 5:1. The pilot weight range is 65 to 80 kg (143 to 176 lb). The glider model is DHV 2 certified.[1]
- Gangster S
- Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 11.15 m (36.6 ft) span wing has a wing area of 24.88 m2 (267.8 sq ft), 57 cells and the aspect ratio is 5:1. The pilot weight range is 78 to 92 kg (172 to 203 lb). The glider model is DHV 2 certified.[1]
- Gangster M
- Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 11.6 m (38.1 ft) span wing has a wing area of 27.0 m2 (291 sq ft), 57 cells and the aspect ratio is 5:1. The pilot weight range is 87 to 105 kg (192 to 231 lb). The glider model is DHV 2 certified.[1]
- Gangster L
- Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 12.1 m (39.7 ft) span wing has a wing area of 29.28 m2 (315.2 sq ft), 57 cells and the aspect ratio is 5:1. The pilot weight range is 100 to 120 kg (220 to 265 lb). The glider model is DHV 2 certified.[1]
Specifications (Gangster L)[edit]
Data from Bertrand[1]
General characteristics
- Crew: one
- Wingspan: 12.1 m (39 ft 8 in)
- Wing area: 29.28 m2 (315.2 sq ft)
- Aspect ratio: 5:1
Performance
- Maximum speed: 50 km/h (31 mph, 27 kn)