Edel Ace
{{Short description|South Korean paraglider}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=January 2022}}
{{Use American English|date=January 2022}}
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The Edel Ace is a South Korean single-place, paraglider that was designed and produced by Edel Paragliders of Gwangju. It is now out of production.Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 15. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X
Design and development
Variants
;Ace M
:Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its {{convert|12.7|m|ft|1|abbr=on}} span wing has a wing area of {{convert|26.42|m2|sqft|abbr=on}}, 75 cells and the aspect ratio is 6.1:1. The pilot weight range is {{convert|90|to|110|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}. The glider model is AFNOR Competition certified.
;Ace L
:Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its {{convert|13.2|m|ft|1|abbr=on}} span wing has a wing area of {{convert|28.55|m2|sqft|abbr=on}}, 75 cells and the aspect ratio is 6.1:1. The pilot weight range is {{convert|105|to|125|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}. The glider model is AFNOR Competition certified.
Specifications (Ace L)
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