Gin Boomerang
| Boomerang | |
|---|---|
| Role | Paraglider |
| National origin | South Korea |
| Manufacturer | Gin Gliders Inc. |
| Designer | Gin Seok Song |
| Status | In production (Boomerang 10, 2016) |
| Produced | mid-2000s |
The Gin Boomerang is a South Korean single-place, paraglider that was designed by Gin Seok Song and produced by Gin Gliders of Yongin. In 2016 it remained in production as the Boomerang 10.[1][2]
Design and development
The Boomerang was designed as a competition glider. The design has progressed through ten generations of models as of 2016, the original Boomerang and then the Boomerang 2 through 10, each improving on the last. The models are each named for their relative size.[1][2]
The Boomerang 10 is made from Porcher Sport Skytex 32g/27g cloth on the upper surface, with Porcher Sport Skytex 27g on the lower wing surface. The ribs are Porcher Sport Skytex 40g/32g. The upper lines are Edelrid 8000/9200, with the middle and lower lines all Edelrid 8000.[2]
Variants
| Size | Flat area (m2) | Flat aspect ratio | In flight weight range | Certification |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small | 24.53 m2 (264.0 sq ft) | 6.21:1 | 75 to 95 kg (165 to 209 lb) | AFNOR |
| medium | 26.62 m2 (286.5 sq ft) | 6.21:1 | 90 to 110 kg (198 to 243 lb) | AFNOR |
| large | 28.79 m2 (309.9 sq ft) | 6.21:1 | 105 to 125 kg (231 to 276 lb) | AFNOR |
| Size | Flat area (m2) | Flat aspect ratio | In flight weight range | Certification |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| extra small | 20.5 m2 (221 sq ft) | 7.8:1 | 80 to 90 kg (176 to 198 lb) | EN 926-1 Load Test |
| small | 22 m2 (240 sq ft) | 7.8:1 | 90 to 100 kg (198 to 220 lb) | EN 926-1 Load Test |
| medium | 23.6 m2 (254 sq ft) | 7.8:1 | 100 to 110 kg (220 to 243 lb) | EN 926-1 Load Test |
| large | 25.3 m2 (272 sq ft) | 7.8:1 | 110 to 120 kg (243 to 265 lb) | EN 926-1 Load Test |
| extra large | 27.1 m2 (292 sq ft) | 7.8:1 | 120 to 130 kg (265 to 287 lb) | EN 926-1 Load Test |
| Size | Flat area (m2) | Flat aspect ratio | In flight weight range | Certification |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small | 21.20 m2 (228.2 sq ft) | 7.75:1 | 90 to 105 kg (198 to 231 lb) | EN D |
| medium | 23 m2 (250 sq ft) | 7.75:1 | 95 to 115 kg (209 to 254 lb) | EN D |
| large | 24.87 m2 (267.7 sq ft) | 7.75:1 | 105 to 125 kg (231 to 276 lb) | EN D |
| Size | Flat area (m2) | Flat aspect ratio | In flight weight range | Certification |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small | 21.74 m2 (234.0 sq ft) | 7.7:1 | 85 to 100 kg (187 to 220 lb) | CCC |
| medium | 23.59 m2 (253.9 sq ft) | 7.7:1 | 100 to 115 kg (220 to 254 lb) | CCC |
| large | 25.51 m2 (274.6 sq ft) | 7.7:1 | 110 to 125 kg (243 to 276 lb) | CCC |
| Size | Flat area (m2) | Flat aspect ratio | In flight weight range | Certification |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Extra small | 20.00 m2 (215.3 sq ft) | 7.91:1 | 75 to 90 kg (165 to 198 lb) | CCC |
| Small | 21.31 m2 (229.4 sq ft) | 7.91:1 | 85 to 100 kg (187 to 220 lb) | CCC |
| Small medium | 22.15 m2 (238.4 sq ft) | 7.91:1 | 92 to 107 kg (203 to 236 lb) | CCC |
| Medium | 23.12 m2 (248.9 sq ft) | 7.91:1 | 95 to 112 kg (209 to 247 lb) | CCC |
| Medium Large | 24.03 m2 (258.7 sq ft) | 7.91:1 | 103 to 118 kg (227 to 260 lb) | CCC |
| Large | 25.59 m2 (275.4 sq ft) | 7.91:1 | 110 to 125 kg (243 to 276 lb) | CCC |
Specifications (Boomerang 3 L)
Data from Bertrand[1]
General characteristics
- Crew: one
- Wingspan: 13.35 m (43 ft 10 in)
- Wing area: 28.79 m2 (309.9 sq ft)
- Aspect ratio: 6.21:1
Performance
- Maximum speed: 64 km/h (40 mph, 35 kn)
References
- ^ a b c Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 18. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X
- ^ a b c Gin Gliders (2016). "Boomerang 10". Retrieved 19 May 2016.
- ^ "para2000 Gin Boomering 3 information".
- ^ "Para2000 Gin Boomerang 8 information".
- ^ "Para2000 Gin Boomerang 9 information".
- ^ "Para2000 Gin Boomerang 10 information".
- ^ "Gin Boomerang 11".