Gradient Golden

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Golden
Role Paraglider
National origin Czech Republic
Manufacturer Gradient sro
Status In production (Golden 4, 2016)

The Gradient Golden is a Czech single-place, paraglider designed and produced by Gradient sro of Prague. Originally produced in the mid-2000s, it was still in production in 2016 as the Golden 4.[1]

Design and development[]

The Golden was designed as an intermediate glider and is the manufacturer's best selling model. The models are each named for their approximate wing area in square metres.[1][2]

The Golden 4 is made from Porcher Marine Everlast fabric.[2]

Variants[]

Golden 24
Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 11.34 m (37.2 ft) span wing has a wing area of 24.28 m2 (261.3 sq ft), 42 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.3:1. The pilot weight range is 65 to 85 kg (143 to 187 lb). The glider model is DHV 1-2 certified.[1]
Golden 26
Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 11.93 m (39.1 ft) span wing has a wing area of 26.86 m2 (289.1 sq ft), 42 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.3:1. The pilot weight range is 75 to 95 kg (165 to 209 lb). The glider model is DHV 1-2 certified.[1]
Golden 28
Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 12.52 m (41.1 ft) span wing has a wing area of 29.58 m2 (318.4 sq ft), 42 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.3:1. The pilot weight range is 85 to 110 kg (187 to 243 lb). The glider model is DHV 1-2 certified.[1]
Golden 30
Extra large-sized model for much heavier pilots. Its 13.02 m (42.7 ft) span wing has a wing area of 31.99 m2 (344.3 sq ft), 42 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.3:1. The pilot weight range is 100 to 130 kg (220 to 287 lb). The glider model is DHV 1-2 certified.[1]
Golden 3 22
Extra small-sized model for very light pilots. Its 10.96 m (36.0 ft) span wing has a wing area of 22.40 m2 (241.1 sq ft), 50 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.37:1. The takeoff weight range is 62 to 77 kg (137 to 170 lb). The glider model is EN/LTF B/1-2 certified and has a glide ratio of 8.5:1.[3]
Golden 3 24
Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 11.44 m (37.5 ft) span wing has a wing area of 24.37 m2 (262.3 sq ft), 50 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.37:1. The takeoff weight range is 75 to 90 kg (165 to 198 lb). The glider model is EN/LTF B/1-2 certified and has a glide ratio of 8.5:1.[3]
Golden 3 26
Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 11.88 m (39.0 ft) span wing has a wing area of 26.54 m2 (285.7 sq ft), 50 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.37:1. The takeoff weight range is 85 to 100 kg (187 to 220 lb). The glider model is EN/LTF B/1-2 certified and has a glide ratio of 8.5:1.[3]
Golden 3 28
Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 12.46 m (40.9 ft) span wing has a wing area of 29.92 m2 (322.1 sq ft), 50 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.37:1. The takeoff weight range is 95 to 115 kg (209 to 254 lb). The glider model is EN/LTF B/1-2 certified and has a glide ratio of 8.5:1.[3]
Golden 3 30
Extra large-sized model for much heavier pilots. Its 12.96 m (42.5 ft) span wing has a wing area of 31.28 m2 (336.7 sq ft), 50 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.37:1. The takeoff weight range is 110 to 130 kg (243 to 287 lb). The glider model is EN/LTF B/1-2 certified and has a glide ratio of 8.5:1.[3]
Golden 4 22
Extra small-sized model for very light pilots. Its 10.89 m (35.7 ft) span wing has a wing area of 22.42 m2 (241.3 sq ft), 51 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.3:1. The takeoff weight range is 62 to 77 kg (137 to 170 lb). The glider model is EN/LTF B certified.[4]
Golden 4 24
Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 11.35 m (37.2 ft) span wing has a wing area of 24.40 m2 (262.6 sq ft), 51 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.3:1. The takeoff weight range is 75 to 90 kg (165 to 198 lb). The glider model is EN/LTF B certified.[4]
Golden 4 26
Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 11.86 m (38.9 ft) span wing has a wing area of 26.57 m2 (286.0 sq ft), 51 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.3:1. The takeoff weight range is 85 to 100 kg (187 to 220 lb). The glider model is EN/LTF B certified.[4]
Golden 4 28
Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 12.38 m (40.6 ft) span wing has a wing area of 28.95 m2 (311.6 sq ft), 51 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.3:1. The takeoff weight range is 95 to 115 kg (209 to 254 lb). The glider model is EN/LTF B certified.[4]
Golden 4 30
Extra large-sized model for much heavier pilots. Its 12.88 m (42.3 ft) span wing has a wing area of 31.30 m2 (336.9 sq ft), 51 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.3:1. The takeoff weight range is 100 to 130 kg (220 to 287 lb). The glider model is EN/LTF B certified.[4]

Specifications (Golden 26)[]

Data from Bertrand[1]

General characteristics

  • Crew: one
  • Wingspan: 11.93 m (39 ft 2 in)
  • Wing area: 26.86 m2 (289.1 sq ft)
  • Aspect ratio: 5.3:1

Performance

  • Maximum speed: 50 km/h (31 mph, 27 kn)
  • Rate of sink: 1.1 m/s (220 ft/min)

References[]

  1. ^ a b c d e f g Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 19. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X
  2. ^ a b "Gradient Golden 4". Gradient sro. Archived from the original on 25 June 2016. Retrieved 2 June 2016.
  3. ^ a b c d e "Gradient Golden 3 Technical Data". Gradient sro. Archived from the original on 25 June 2016. Retrieved 2 June 2016.
  4. ^ a b c d e "Gradient Golden 4 Technical Data". Gradient sro. Archived from the original on 25 June 2016. Retrieved 2 June 2016.

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