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Jojo Addiction

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Addiction
Role Paraglider
National origin Czech Republic
Manufacturer Jojo Wings
Status Production completed

The Jojo Addiction is a Czech single-place paraglider designed and produced by Jojo Wings of Roudnice nad Labem that is out of production.[1]

Design and development

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The Addiction was designed as an advanced performance glider. The models are each named for their relative size.[1]

Operational history

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Reviewer Noel Bertrand cited a very low price for the Addiction in a 2003 review, saying "the prices are very interesting".[1]

Variants

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Addiction S
Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 12.6 m (41.3 ft) span wing has a wing area of 27 m2 (290 sq ft), 63 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.8:1. The pilot weight range is 60 to 70 kg (132 to 154 lb). The glider model is AFNOR Performance certified.[1]
Addiction M
Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 13 m (42.7 ft) span wing has a wing area of 29 m2 (310 sq ft), 63 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.8:1. The pilot weight range is 70 to 85 kg (154 to 187 lb). The glider model is AFNOR Performance certified.[1]

Specifications (Addiction M)

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Data from Bertrand[1]

General characteristics

  • Crew: one
  • Wingspan: 13 m (42 ft 8 in)
  • Wing area: 29 m2 (310 sq ft)
  • Aspect ratio: 5.8:1

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 21. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X