Edel Excel
# Edel Excel

The Edel Excel is a South Korean single-place, paraglider that was designed and produced by Edel Paragliders of Gwangju. It is now out of production.

## Design and development

The Excel was designed as an advanced and competition glider. It can be fitted with thin cross-section lines to reduce drag for competition flying.

The models are each named for their relative size.

## Variants

### Excel S

    Small-sized model for mlight-weight pilots. Its 11.89 m (39.0 ft) span wing has a wing area of 23.79 $m^2$ (256.1 sq ft), 63 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.93:1. The pilot weight range is 70 to 90 kg (154 to 198 lb). The glider model is DHV 2-3 and AFNOR Competition certified.

### Excel L

    Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 13.12 m (43.0 ft) span wing has a wing area of 29.09 $m^2$ (313.1 sq ft), 63 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.93:1. The pilot weight range is 95 to 125 kg (209 to 276 lb). The glider model is DHV 2-3 and AFNOR Competition certified.

## Specifications (Excel L)

Data from Bertrand

General characteristics

* Crew: one
* Wingspan: 13.12 m (43 ft 1 in)
* Wing area: 29.09 $m^2$ (313.1 sq ft)
* Aspect ratio: 5.93:1

Performance

* Maximum speed: 55 km/h (34 mph, 30 kn)
* Rate of sink: 1.1 m/s (220 ft/min)
