The Java was designed as an advanced recreational hang glider. It was later developed into the "topless" Java Comp 150 which dispensed with the
kingpost and top wire rigging, although it retained the lower
flying wires. The Java Comp 150 later evolved into the
Avian Cheetah competition glider. All Java models are
British Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association certified.[1]
The Java 155 model is typical of the line and is made from
aluminum tubing, with the wing covered in
Dacron sailcloth. Its 10.0 m (32.8 ft) span wing has a nose angle of 125° and an
aspect ratio of 7.0:1. The acceptable pilot hook-in weight is 70 to 110 kg (150 to 240 lb).[1]
The Java 155 can be folded up to a 31 kg (68 lb) package, 5.9 m (19.4 ft) in length for ground transportation on a car top. It can also be further broken down to a length of 4.6 m (15.1 ft) when required for airline or similar space-restricted travel.[2]
Variants
Java 140
Current production version, with 9.5 m (31.2 ft) span wing, area of 13.0 m2 (139.9 sq ft), a nose angle of 125deg; and an
aspect ratio of 6.5:1. The acceptable pilot hook-in weight is 50 to 80 kg (110 to 180 lb).[1][2]
Java 150
Circa 2003 version no longer in production. Has 10.0 m (32.8 ft) span wing, area of 13.9 m2 (149.6 sq ft), a nose angle of 125deg; and an
aspect ratio of 7.3:1. The acceptable pilot hook-in weight is 60 to 95 kg (132 to 209 lb).[1]
Java 155
Current production version, with 10.0 m (32.8 ft) span wing, with an area of 14.4 m2 (155 sq ft), a nose angle of 125° and an aspect ratio of 7.0:1.[1][2]
Java Comp 150
Circa 2003 "topless" competition version no longer in production, replaced by the
Avian Cheetah. Has 10.0 m (32.8 ft) span wing, with an area of 13.7 m2 (147 sq ft), a nose angle of 125° and an aspect ratio of 7.3:1.[1]