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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. The line are all [[British Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association]] certified.<ref name="WDLA04" />

The Java 155 model is made from [[aluminum]] tubing, with the wing covered in [[Dacron]] sailcloth. Its {{convert|10.0|m|ft|1|abbr=on}} span wing has a nose angle of 125deg125&deg; and an [[aspect ratio (wing)|aspect ratio]] of 7.0:1. The acceptable pilot hook-in weight is {{convert|70|to|110|kg|lb|abbr=on}}.<ref name="WDLA04" />

The Java 155 can be broken down to a {{convert|31|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}} package, {{convert|5.9|m|ft|1|abbr=on}} in length for ground transportation on a car top. It can also be further broken down to a length of {{convert|4.6|m|ft|1|abbr=on}} when required for airline or similar space-restricted travel.<ref name="Java" />

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==Variants==

;Java 140