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Jojo Yoki

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

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

Design and development

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The Yoki was designed as an intermediate glider. The models are each named for their relative size.[1]

Operational history

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Reviewer Noel Bertrand noted the very low price of the Yoki in a 2003 review, saying "the prices are very interesting".[1]

Variants

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Yoki S
Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 11.6 m (38.1 ft) span wing has a wing area of 27 m2 (290 sq ft), 45 cells and the aspect ratio is 5:1. The pilot weight range is 75 to 95 kg (165 to 209 lb). The glider model is AFNOR Standard certified.[1]
Yoki M
Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 12.1 m (39.7 ft) span wing has a wing area of 29 m2 (310 sq ft), 45 cells and the aspect ratio is 5:1. The pilot weight range is 95 to 120 kg (209 to 265 lb). The glider model is AFNOR Standard certified.[1]
Yoki L
Large-sized model for heavy-weight pilots. Its 12.5 m (41.0 ft) span wing has a wing area of 31 m2 (330 sq ft), 45 cells and the aspect ratio is 5:1. The pilot weight range is 105 to 130 kg (231 to 287 lb).[1]

Specifications (Yoki M)

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Data from Bertrand[1]

General characteristics

  • Crew: one
  • Wingspan: 12.1 m (39 ft 8 in)
  • Wing area: 29 m2 (310 sq ft)
  • Aspect ratio: 5:1

References

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