Bongo | |
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Role | Paraglider |
National origin | South Korea |
Manufacturer | Gin Gliders Inc. |
Designer | Gin Seok Song |
Status | Production completed |
Produced | mid-2000s |
The Gin Bongo is a South Korean two-place paraglider that was designed by Gin Seok Song and produced by Gin Gliders of Yongin. It is now out of production.[1]
The Bongo was designed as a tandem glider for flight training and as such was referred to as the Bongo Tandem, indicating that it is a two seater.[1]
The aircraft's 14.35 m (47.1 ft) span wing has 44 cells, a wing area of 40.34 m2 (434.2 sq ft) and an aspect ratio of 5.11:1. The pilot weight range is 140 to 210 kg (309 to 463 lb). The glider is DHV 1-2 Bi-Place certified.[1]
Data from Bertrand[1]
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