title: Edel Excel
text: # 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)
  