Gradient BiOnyx

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BiOnyx
Role Paraglider
National origin Czech Republic
StatusProduction completed

The Gradient BiOnyx is a Czech two-place, paraglider designed and produced by Gradient sro of Prague. It is no longer in production. [1] [2]

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Design and development

The BiOnyx was designed as a tandem glider for flight training, the Bi naming indicating "bi-place" or two seater. [1]

The aircraft's 14.82 m (48.6 ft) span wing has 52 cells, a wing area of 41.5 m2 (447 sq ft) and an aspect ratio of 5.3:1. The crew weight range is 140 to 210 kg (309 to 463 lb). The glider is AFNOR biplace certified. [1]

Specifications (BiOnyx)

Data from Bertrand [1]

General characteristics

Performance

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 19. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X
  2. "Size of BiOnyx on WingPub".