- Design and development
- Specifications (BiOnyx)
- References
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The Gradient BiOnyx is a Czech two-place, paraglider designed and produced by Gradient sro of Prague. It is no longer in production.[1] Design and developmentThe BiOnyx was designed as a tandem glider for flight training, the Bi naming indicting "bi-place" or two seater.[1] The aircraft's {{convert|14.82|m|ft|1|abbr=on}} span wing has 52 cells, a wing area of {{convert|41.5|m2|sqft|abbr=on}} and an aspect ratio of 5.3:1. The crew weight range is {{convert|140|to|210|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}. The glider is AFNOR biplace certified.[1] Specifications (BiOnyx) {{Aircraft specs
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References1. ^1 2 3 Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 19. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X
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