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Aeros Aeros Type - Private company Industry - Aerospace Headquarters - Kyiv, Ukraine Products - Hang gliders, paragliders, ultralight trikes, trike wings, ultralight aircraft, sailplanes Website - www.aeros.com.ua Aeros is a Ukrainian aircraft manufacturer founded by a group of ex-Antonov engineers in the early 1990s to build hang gliders. It is located in Kyiv. The firm manufactures and distributes the French Best Off Sky Ranger ultralight under licence. In the 2010s the company introduced a nanotrike, a lightweight, simple folding ultralight trike design, called the Aeros ANT, that can be packed into a carrying case. Aircraft Aeros-1 Aeros-2 Aeros AC-21 Aeros AL-12 Aeros Accent Aeros Amigo Aeros ANT Aeros Combat Aeros Cross Country Aeros Discus Aeros Fox Aeros Fuego Aeros Mister X Aeros Phaeton Aeros Rival Aeros Sky Ranger Aeros Stealth Aeros Stalker Aeros Target Aeros Style Aeros Virtuoso Aeros Vitamin Aeros Zig-Zag Wings Aeros Combat Aeros Discus T Aeros Fox T Aeros Profi Aeros Stranger Aeros Stream Aeros Still Aeros-2 Aeros-2 Role - Ultralight trike National origin - Ukraine Manufacturer - Aeros Status - In production Developed from - Aeros-1 The Aeros-2 is a Ukrainian ultralight trike, designed and produced by Aeros of Kyiv. The aircraft is supplied as a complete ready-to-fly aircraft or as kit for amateur construction. In the United States the design is marketed as the Venture and Velocity. Design and development Developed from the earlier Aeros-1, the Aeros-2 features a cable-braced hang glider-style high-wing, weight-shift controls, a two-seats-in-tandem open cockpit, tricycle landing gear and a single engine in pusher configuration. The aircraft is made from square tubing, with its wing covered in Dacron sailcloth. Its 10 m (32.8 ft) span wing is supported by a single tube-type kingpost and uses an "A" frame control bar. The occupants are housed in streamlined fibreglass cockpit fairing. Engines available include the twin cylinder, two-stroke, liquid-cooled 64 hp (48 kW) Rotax 582 and the four cylinder four-stroke 80 hp (60 kW) Rotax 912UL and 100 hp (75 kW) 912ULS. Engine mounts for BMW and Subaru engines are also available. Available wings to be mated to the carriage are the Aeros Profi, Aeros Stranger, Aeros Stream and Aeros Still. The wing-mounting pylon is foldable, allowing the wing to be installed by one person. Floats and ski landing gear are optional. Variants Venture 500 Aeros-2 equipped with the Rotax 503 for the US market. Venture 600 Aeros-2 equipped with the Rotax 582 for the US market. Specifications (Aeros-2 912) Data from Aeros General characteristics Crew: one Capacity: one passenger Wing area: 14.5 m2 (156 sq ft) Empty weight: 229.5 kg (506 lb) Gross weight: 472.5 kg (1,042 lb) Fuel capacity: 53 litres (12 imp gal; 14 US gal) Powerplant: 1 × Rotax 912UL four cylinder, four stroke aircraft engine, 60 kW (80 hp) Performance Cruise speed: 90 km/h (56 mph, 49 kn) Stall speed: 52 km/h (32 mph, 28 kn) Never exceed speed: 130 km/h (81 mph, 70 kn) Service ceiling: 3,500 m (11,500 ft) g limits: +4/-2 Maximum glide ratio: 6:1 Rate of climb: 5 m/s (980 ft/min) at 450 kg take-off weight Aeros Accent Accent Role - Paraglider National origin - Ukraine Manufacturer - Aeros Introduction - 1999 Status - Production completed The Aeros Accent is a Ukrainian single-place, paraglider that was designed and produced by Aeros of Kyiv. Design and development The Accent was intended as a beginner paraglider and was AFNOR certified as "standard" in 1999. The aircraft was in production in 2003, but is no longer available. The variant number indicates the wing area in square metres. Variants Accent 26 Version with a 11.57 m (38.0 ft) span wing, an area of 26 m2 (280 sq ft), with 41 cells, an aspect ratio of 5.15:1 and a maximum speed of 43 km/h (27 mph). Pilot weight range is 65 to 85 kg (143 to 187 lb). Accent 28 Version with a 12.0 m (39.4 ft) span wing, an area of 28 m2 (300 sq ft), with 41 cells, an aspect ratio of 5.15:1 and a maximum speed of 43 km/h (27 mph). Pilot weight range is 75 to 95 kg (165 to 209 lb). AFNOR certified. Accent 30 Version with a 12.42 m (40.7 ft) span wing, an area of 30 m2 (320 sq ft), with 41 cells, an aspect ratio of 5.15:1 and a maximum speed of 43 km/h (27 mph). Pilot weight range is 85 to 105 kg (187 to 231 lb). AFNOR certified. Specifications (Accent 26) Data from Bertrand General characteristics Crew: one Wingspan: 11.57 m (38 ft 0 in) Wing area: 26 m2 (280 sq ft) Aspect ratio: 5.15:1 Performance Maximum speed: 43 km/h (27 mph, 23 kn) Rate of sink: 1.2 m/s (240 ft/min) Aeros ANT Aeros ANT Role - Ultralight trike National origin - Ukraine Manufacturer - Aeros Status - In production (2018) Variants - Electric Ride E-Bird The Aeros ANT (Aeros Nanolight Trike) is a Ukrainian ultralight trike, designed and produced by Aeros of Kyiv. The aircraft is supplied complete and ready-to-fly. Design and development The aircraft was designed in the mid-2010s to comply with the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale microlight category, including the category's maximum gross weight of 450 kg (992 lb). The aircraft has a maximum gross weight of 185 kg (408 lb). The design meets the US FAR 103 Ultralight Vehicles rules, including the category's maximum empty weight of 254 lb (115 kg) and has also been certified in the German 120 kg class. The ANT is a nanotrike, with an emphasis on lightness, simplicity and low-cost. It features a cable-braced hang glider-style high-wing, weight-shift controls, a single-seat open cockpit without a cockpit fairing, tricycle landing gear without wheel pants and a single engine in pusher configuration. The ANT is supplied with a carrying bag into which the aircraft fuselage frame can be stowed for ground transport by automobile, after folding up the airframe. A separate bag holds the hang glider wing. The aircraft can be derigged for ground transportation in 6 minutes and can be set up to fly in 30 minutes. The aircraft is made from bolted-together aluminum tubing, with its single surface, or optionally double surface wing covered in Dacron sailcloth. The wing is supported by a single tube-type kingpost and uses an "A" frame weight-shift control bar. The powerplant is a single-cylinder, air-cooled, two-stroke, single-ignition 25 hp (19 kW) Cors-Air M25Y engine, normally used for powered paragliders. The Cors-Air M25Y engine is equipped with a clutch that allows the propeller to stop at idle engine speeds. A Bailey engine is optional. With the Cors-Air engine and a single surface wing, the ANT has an empty weight of 76 kg (168 lb) and a gross weight of 185 kg (408 lb), giving a useful load of 109 kg (240 lb). With full fuel of 19 litres (4.2 imp gal; 5.0 US gal) the payload is 95 kg (209 lb). A number of different wings can be fitted to the basic carriage, including the basic Aeros Discus T, a version of the Discus hang glider wing for nanotrikes, that comes in two sizes, Discus 14T and 15T. The Fox T wing is a slow and maneuverable wing that can also be fitted. Higher performance can be obtained with the Combat T wing, a topless hang glider wing adapted for nanotrikes. Specifications (ANT) Data from Tacke General characteristics Crew: one Wing area: 9.6 m2 (103 sq ft) Empty weight: 76 kg (168 lb) Gross weight: 185 kg (408 lb) Fuel capacity: 19 litres (4.2 imp gal; 5.0 US gal) Powerplant: 1 × Cors-Air M25Y single-cylinder, air-cooled, two stroke aircraft engine, 19 kW (25 hp) Propellers: 2-bladed fixed pitch Performance Maximum speed: 80 km/h (50 mph, 43 kn) Cruise speed: 50 km/h (31 mph, 27 kn) Stall speed: 35 km/h (22 mph, 19 kn) Rate of climb: 3.5 m/s (690 ft/min) Wing loading: 19.3 kg/m2 (4.0 lb/sq ft) Aeros Combat Combat Role - Hang glider National origin - Ukraine Manufacturer - Aeros Introduction - 2000 Status - In production The Aeros Combat is a family of Ukrainian high-wing, single-place, hang gliders, designed and produced by Aeros of Kyiv and introduced in 2000. Design and development The Combat series was conceived as a single-place competition hang glider and as such has gone through successive updates to keep it competitive. Typical of the line, the Combat 2 13 model is made from aluminum tubing, with the wing covered in Dacron sailcloth. Its 10.35 m (34.0 ft) span wing is cable braced, but without a kingpost and upper rigging. The nose angle is 131° and the aspect ratio is 7.95:1. The wing is also used on the Aeros ANT nanotrike, as well as the Flylight Libelle and Flylight Motorfloater, British ultralight trikes, in its Combat T configuration. Operational history In 2005 Oleg Bodnarchuk was the Hang Gliding World Champion, flying a Combat L. Variants Combat Initial model introduced in 2000. Combat 2 13 Improved model introduced in 2001, with wing span of 10.35 m (34.0 ft), area of 13.5 m2 (145 sq ft) and aspect ratio of 7.95:1, with a pilot hook-in weight range of 65 to 90 kg (143 to 198 lb). Combat 2 14 Model with wing span of 10.7 m (35.1 ft), area of 14.2 m2 (153 sq ft) and aspect ratio of 8.05:1, with a pilot hook-in weight range of 75 to 105 kg (165 to 231 lb). German DHV 3 certified. Combat 2 15 Model with wing span of 10.7 m (35.1 ft), area of 14.8 m2 (159 sq ft) and aspect ratio of 7.85:1, with a pilot hook-in weight range of 80 to 110 kg (176 to 243 lb). Combat L Improved model introduced in 2003, with lower weight and higher performance. Combat L 2006 Improved model introduced in 2006, with higher performance. Combat L 12 Improved model introduced in 2006 for lighter pilots, with higher performance. Combat L 07 12 Improved model introduced in 2007 with an oval crossbeam, stiffer sprogs and sail design, smaller wing area. Combat L 07 13 Improved model introduced in 2007 with an oval crossbeam, stiffer sprogs and sail design, mid wing area. Combat L 07 14 Improved model introduced in 2007 with an oval crossbeam, stiffer sprogs and sail design, larger wing area. Combat 09 13 Re-designed glider with new sail shape, batten profiles, stiffer leading edge and a stiffer and lighter keel. Wing area of 13.7 m2 (147 sq ft). Combat 09 13.2 Re-designed glider with new sail shape, batten profiles, stiffer leading edge and a stiffer and lighter keel. Wing area of 13.2 m2 (142 sq ft). Combat 09 13.5 GT Version of the Combat 09 with greater aspect ratio of 8.5:1. Wing span of 10.7 m (35.1 ft) and wing area of 13.5 m2 (145 sq ft) and a horizontal tailplane mounted to the keel. Specifications (Combat 2 15) Data from Bertrand General characteristics Crew: one Wingspan: 10.7 m (35 ft 1 in) Wing area: 14.8 m2 (159 sq ft) Aspect ratio: 7.85:1 Aeros Cross Country Cross Country Role - Ultralight trike National origin - Ukraine Manufacturer - Aeros Status - In production The Aeros Cross Country, sometimes called the Aeros Cross-Country, is a Ukrainian ultralight trike, designed and produced by Aeros of Kyiv. The aircraft is supplied as a complete ready-to-fly aircraft or as kit for amateur construction. Design and development Intended as a more basic model than the Aeros-2 for off-airport use, the Cross Country features a cable-braced hang glider-style high-wing, weight-shift controls, a two-seats-in-tandem open cockpit, tricycle landing gear and a single engine in pusher configuration. The aircraft is made from tubing, with its wing covered in Dacron sailcloth. Its 10.3 m (33.8 ft) span wing is supported by a single tube-type kingpost and uses an "A" frame control bar. Unlike the Aeros-2 the Cross Country does not have a cockpit fairing and sports heavy duty main wheel suspension for rough fields. Engines available include the twin cylinder, two-stroke, air-cooled 50 hp (37 kW) Rotax 503, the liquid-cooled 64 hp (48 kW) Rotax 582, the four cylinder four-stroke 80 hp (60 kW) Rotax 912UL and 100 hp (75 kW) 912ULS or the certified 912A or S. The BMW K-1100 ULS powerplant is also optional. Available wings to be mated to the carriage are the Aeros Profi, Aeros Stranger, Aeros Stream and Aeros Still. An aerial application kit to allow crop spraying was available as an option. Specifications (Cross Country 912) Data from Aeros General characteristics Crew: one Capacity: one passenger Wing area: 14.5 m2 (156 sq ft) Empty weight: 222 kg (489 lb) Gross weight: 472.5 kg (1,042 lb) Fuel capacity: 53 litres (12 imp gal; 14 US gal) Powerplant: 1 × Rotax 912UL four cylinder, four stroke aircraft engine, 60 kW (80 hp) Performance Cruise speed: 90 km/h (56 mph, 49 kn) Stall speed: 52 km/h (32 mph, 28 kn) Never exceed speed: 130 km/h (81 mph, 70 kn) Service ceiling: 3,500 m (11,500 ft) g limits: +4/-2 Maximum glide ratio: 5:1 Rate of climb: 5 m/s (980 ft/min) at 450 kg take-off weight Aeros Discus Discus Role - Hang glider National origin - Ukraine Manufacturer - Aeros Introduction - 2002 Status - In production The Aeros Discus is a family of Ukrainian high-wing, single-place, hang gliders, designed and produced by Aeros of Kyiv and introduced in 2002. Design and development The Discus series was conceived as a single-place intermediate hang glider for recreational cross country flying. Aeros explains the design role: Not everyone has the desire or ability to take part in masters’ competitions. A lot of pilots just enjoy flying cross-country or soaring in familiar places without feeling the restraints of a hang glider for beginners. This problem is easily solved with the help of an intermediate glider. Such gliders combine rather high performance with simple piloting and maintaining. They are more comfortable in the air than competitive gliders and easier to land. Typical of the line, the Discus 148 model is made from aluminum tubing, with the wing covered in Dacron sailcloth. Its 10.0 m (32.8 ft) span wing is cable braced with a kingpost. The nose angle is 128° and the aspect ratio is 7.3:1. The wing is also used on the Aeros ANT and the British Flylight Dragonfly, Flylight Motorfloater and Flylight E-Dragon ultralight trikes in its Discus T configuration. Variants Discus Original model introduced as an intermediate glider in 2002. Discus 148 Version sold circa 2003. Discus A Version sold in 2012, with 4.0 m (13.1 ft) length when packed for ground transportation. Discus B Version sold in 2012, with 2.4 m (7.9 ft) length when packed for ground transportation. Discus C Introduced in 2006, this model offers higher performance. It features a Matrix (Bainbridge) sail and Wills Wing Litestream down tubes, Wills Wing basebar with streamlined fittings and a Wills Wing Slipstream kingpost. Discus M Version with modified keel for use with Swedish Aerosport Mosquito and other power packages. Discus 15T Version of the basic Discus wing, reinforced and with a modified control bar, for use on small ultralight trikes. Specifications (Discus 148) Data from Bertrand General characteristics Crew: one Wingspan: 10.0 m (32 ft 10 in) Wing area: 13.7 m2 (147 sq ft) Aspect ratio: 7.3:1 Aeros Mister X Mister X Role - Paraglider National origin - Ukraine Manufacturer - Aeros Status - Production completed The Aeros Mister X is a Ukrainian single-place, paraglider that was designed and produced by Aeros of Kyiv. Design and development The Mister X was intended as an intermediate paraglider and was in production in 2003, but is no longer available. The variant number indicates the wing area in square metres, rounded off to the nearest whole number. Variants Mister X 25 Version with a 11.44 m (37.5 ft) span wing, an area of 24.75 m2 (266.4 sq ft), with 74 cells, an aspect ratio of 5.29:1 and a maximum speed of 50 km/h (31 mph). Pilot weight range is 65 to 85 kg (143 to 187 lb). Mister X 27 Version with a 12.01 m (39.4 ft) span wing, an area of 27.25 m2 (293.3 sq ft), with 74 cells, an aspect ratio of 5.29:1 and a maximum speed of 50 km/h (31 mph). Pilot weight range is 75 to 95 kg (165 to 209 lb). Mister X 30 Version with a 12.6 m (41.3 ft) span wing, an area of 30 m2 (320 sq ft), with 74 cells, an aspect ratio of 5.29:1 and a maximum speed of 50 km/h (31 mph). Pilot weight range is 85 to 105 kg (187 to 231 lb). Specifications (Mister X 25) Data from Bertrand General characteristics Crew: one Wingspan: 11.44 m (37 ft 6 in) Wing area: 24.75 m2 (266.4 sq ft) Aspect ratio: 5.29:1 Performance Maximum speed: 50 km/h (31 mph, 27 kn) Rate of sink: 1.0 m/s (200 ft/min) Aeros Rival Rival Role - Paraglider National origin - Ukraine Manufacturer - Aeros Introduction - 1997 Status - Production completed The Aeros Rival is a Ukrainian single-place, paraglider that was designed and produced by Aeros of Kyiv, introduced in 1997. Design and development The Rival was intended as a competition paraglider and was AFNOR certified in 1997 in the "performance" category. It was in production in 2003, but is no longer available. The variant number indicates the wing area in square metres, rounded off to the nearest whole number. Variants Rival 28 Version with a 12.57 m (41.2 ft) span wing, an area of 27.74 m2 (298.6 sq ft), with 98 cells, an aspect ratio of 5.69:1 and a maximum speed of 50 km/h (31 mph). Pilot weight range is 75 to 95 kg (165 to 209 lb). Rival 29 Version with a 12.96 m (42.5 ft) span wing, an area of 29.49 m2 (317.4 sq ft), with 98 cells, an aspect ratio of 5.69:1 and a maximum speed of 50 km/h (31 mph). Pilot weight range is 85 to 105 kg (187 to 231 lb). Specifications (Rival 28) Data from Bertrand General characteristics Crew: one Wingspan: 12.57 m (41 ft 3 in) Wing area: 27.74 m2 (298.6 sq ft) Aspect ratio: 5.69:1 Performance Maximum speed: 50 km/h (31 mph, 27 kn) Rate of sink: 1.0 m/s (200 ft/min) Aeros Stalker Stalker Role - Hang glider National origin - Ukraine Manufacturer - Aeros Introduction - 1991 Status - Production completed The Aeros Stalker is the name given to two families of Ukrainian high-wing, single-place, hang gliders, that were designed and produced by Aeros of Kyiv and introduced in 1991 and 1999 respectively. Neither line is in production. Design and development The original Stalker series was conceived as a single-place intermediate hang glider for recreational cross country flying. It was the company's first product after splitting from Antonov, with the prototype introduced in 1991. With over 100 flying, the design received British Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association (BHPA) certification in 1994. Production ended when the Stalker was replaced by the Aeros Stealth in production in 1995. In 1999 Aeros decided to produce a rigid wing hang glider and revived the Stalker name for the new design. In 2001 the glider received German DHV certification. The type was still in production in 2003. The 2003 model Stalker was noted as being unique among rigid wing hang gliders in that its wing mounts ailerons in place of the more common spoilers. Its 12.4 m (40.7 ft) span wing has a nose angle of 146° and an aspect ratio of 11:1. The pilot hook-in weight range is 65 to 100 kg (143 to 220 lb). Specifications (Stalker rigid wing 2003 model) Data from Bertrand General characteristics Crew: one Wingspan: 12.04 m (39 ft 6 in) Wing area: 13.1 m2 (141 sq ft) Aspect ratio: 11:1 Aeros Style Style Role - Paraglider National origin - Ukraine Manufacturer - Aeros Status - In production (Style 2) The Aeros Style is a Ukrainian single-place paraglider designed and produced by Aeros of Kyiv. Design and development The Style was intended as an intermediate paraglider for local and cross country flying. Some sizes were AFNOR certified as "standard". The original Style design was in production in 2003, but is no longer available, having been replaced by the Style 2. The Style 2 is an entirely new design, which shares only the name of the previous aircraft. The early Style variant number indicates the wing area in square metres. The Style 2 uses simple size designations instead of wing areas for model numbers. The Style 2 is constructed from Gelvenor OLKS fabric for the wing's top surface and NCV Porcher 9017E38 for the bottom surface, with the ribs made from NCV Porcher 9017E29. The lines are made from Cousin Trestec. Variants Style 26 Circa 2003 version with a 11.57 m (38.0 ft) span wing, an area of 26 m2 (280 sq ft), an aspect ratio of 5.15:1 and a maximum speed of 43 km/h (27 mph). Pilot weight range is 65 to 85 kg (143 to 187 lb). Style 28 Circa 2003 version with a 12.0 m (39.4 ft) span wing, an area of 28 m2 (300 sq ft), an aspect ratio of 5.15:1 and a maximum speed of 48 km/h (30 mph). Pilot weight range is 80 to 100 kg (176 to 220 lb). AFNOR certified. Style 30 Circa 2003 version with a 12.42 ft (3.8 m) span wing, an area of 30 m2 (320 sq ft), an aspect ratio of 5.15:1 and a maximum speed of 48 km/h (30 mph). Pilot weight range is 90 to 110 kg (198 to 243 lb). AFNOR certified. Style 32 Circa 2003 version with a 12.83 m (42.1 ft) span wing, an area of 32 m2 (340 sq ft), an aspect ratio of 5.15:1 and a maximum speed of 48 km/h (30 mph). Pilot weight range is 105 to 125 kg (231 to 276 lb). AFNOR certified. Style 2 XXS Version in production in 2012, with a 10.73 m (35.2 ft) span wing, an area of 22 m2 (240 sq ft), with 46 cells, an aspect ratio of 5.23:1. Take-off weight range is 50 to 70 kg (110 to 154 lb). Style 2 XS Version in production in 2012, with a 11.11 m (36.5 ft) span wing, an area of 23.6 m2 (254 sq ft), with 46 cells, an aspect ratio of 5.23:1. Take-off weight range is 65 to 85 kg (143 to 187 lb). Style 2 S Version in production in 2012, with a 11.55 m (37.9 ft) span wing, an area of 25.5 m2 (274 sq ft), with 46 cells, an aspect ratio of 5.23:1. Take-off weight range is 75 to 95 kg (165 to 209 lb). Style 2 M Version in production in 2012, with a 11.89 m (39.0 ft) span wing, an area of 29.0 m2 (312 sq ft), with 46 cells, an aspect ratio of 5.23:1. Take-off weight range is 80 to 105 kg (176 to 231 lb). AFNOR certified. Style 2 L Version in production in 2012, with a 12.32 m (40.4 ft) span wing, an area of 27.0 m2 (291 sq ft), with 46 cells, an aspect ratio of 5.23:1. Take-off weight range is 90 to 115 kg (198 to 254 lb). AFNOR certified. Style 2 XL Version in production in 2012, with a 12.86 m (42.2 ft) span wing, an area of 31.6 m2 (340 sq ft), with 46 cells, an aspect ratio of 5.23:1. Take-off weight range is 105 to 130 kg (231 to 287 lb). Style 2 XXL Version in production in 2012, with a 13.73 m (45.0 ft) span wing, an area of 36 m2 (390 sq ft), with 46 cells, an aspect ratio of 5.23:1. Take-off weight range is 115 to 150 kg (254 to 331 lb). Specifications (Style 2 M) Data from Aeros General characteristics Crew: one Wingspan: 11.89 m (39 ft 0 in) Wing area: 27 m2 (290 sq ft) Aspect ratio: 5.23:1 Empty weight: 6.3 kg (14 lb) Gross weight: 115 kg (254 lb) Aeros Target Target Role - Hang glider National origin - Ukraine Manufacturer - Aeros Introduction - 1995 Status - Target 21 Tandem in production The Aeros Target is a family of Ukrainian high-wing, single and two-place hang gliders, designed and produced by Aeros of Kyiv and introduced in 1995. The two-place Target 21 Tandem remains in production in 2012. Design and development The Target series was conceived as a single-place beginner's hang glider for flight training and recreational flying and as such it has gentle flying characteristics. The design received British Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association (BHPA) certification in 1995. Over time the line has been refined and in 2012 the Target 21 Tandem was the last of the line still in production. The 2003 model Target 162 was typical of the line. It is constructed from bolted together aluminum tubing with its single-surface wing covered in Dacron sailcloth. The wing is supported by cables suspended from a kingpost. The aircraft has weight-shift controls, actuated though an "A" frame control bar. Its 9.6 m (31.5 ft) span wing has an area of 16.2 m2 (174 sq ft), a nose angle of 120° and an aspect ratio of 5.7:1. The pilot hook-in weight range is 60 to 100 kg (132 to 220 lb). The Target 162 sold for £1790 in 2003. The single-place versions of the Target were replaced in the company's line by the Aeros Fox. Variants Target 13 Initial small-wing area version, introduced in 1995, certified by BHPA. Target 16 Initial large-wing area version, introduced in 1995, certified by BHPA. Re-designed in 2007 to reduce empty weight to 23.5 kg (52 lb). Target 132 Circa 2003 single-place model with 8.65 m (28.4 ft) span wing, wing area of 13.4 m2 (144 sq ft), a nose angle of 118° and an aspect ratio of 5.6:1. The pilot hook-in weight range is 45 to 65 kg (99 to 143 lb). BHPA certified. Target 162 Circa 2003 single-place model with 9.6 m (31.5 ft) span wing, wing area of 16.2 m2 (174 sq ft), a nose angle of 120° and an aspect ratio of 5.7:1. The pilot hook-in weight range is 60 to 100 kg (132 to 220 lb). BHPA certified. Target 192 Bi Two-place model introduced in 1999, with 10.5 m (34.4 ft) span wing, wing area of 19.0 m2 (205 sq ft), a nose angle of 120° and an aspect ratio of 5.7:1. The pilot hook-in minimum weight is 85 kg (187 lb). Target 21 Tandem Two-place model introduced in 2006, BHPA certified in 2007 and still in production in 2012, made from 7075-T6 aluminum tubing. Has optional fixed wheeled landing gear with bungee suspension. Specifications (2003 model Target 132) Data from Bertrand General characteristics Crew: one Wingspan: 8.65 m (28 ft 5 in) Wing area: 13.4 m2 (144 sq ft) Aspect ratio: 5.6:1 Aeros Virtuoso Virtuoso Role - Paraglider National origin - Ukraine Manufacturer - Aeros Status - Production completed The Aeros Virtuoso is a Ukrainian single-place, paraglider that was designed and produced by Aeros of Kyiv. Design and development The Virtuoso was intended as an intermediate paraglider and was AFNOR certified as "standard". The aircraft was in production in 2003, but is no longer available. The variant number indicates the wing area in square metres. Variants Virtuoso 25 Version with a 11.7 m (38.4 ft) span wing, an area of 25 m2 (270 sq ft), with 78 cells, an aspect ratio of 5.48:1 and a maximum speed of 50 km/h (31 mph). Pilot weight range is 65 to 85 kg (143 to 187 lb). AFNOR certified. Virtuoso 27 Version with a 12.27 m (40.3 ft) span wing, an area of 27.5 m2 (296 sq ft), with 78 cells, an aspect ratio of 5.48:1 and a maximum speed of 50 km/h (31 mph). Pilot weight range is 75 to 95 kg (165 to 209 lb). AFNOR certified. Virtuoso 30 Version with a 12.9 m (42.3 ft) span wing, an area of 30.4 m2 (327 sq ft), with 78 cells, an aspect ratio of 5.48:1 and a maximum speed of 50 km/h (31 mph). Pilot weight range is 85 to 105 kg (187 to 231 lb). AFNOR certified. Specifications (Virtuoso 25) Data from Bertrand General characteristics Crew: one Wingspan: 11.7 m (38 ft 5 in) Wing area: 25 m2 (270 sq ft) Aspect ratio: 5.48:1 Performance Maximum speed: 50 km/h (31 mph, 27 kn) Rate of sink: 1.0 m/s (200 ft/min) Aeros Vitamin Vitamin Role - Paraglider National origin - Ukraine Manufacturer - Aeros Status - In production (Vitamin 2) The Aeros Vitamin is a Ukrainian single-place, paraglider, designed and produced by Aeros of Kyiv. Design and development The Vitamin was intended as a beginner paraglider for flight training and local flying. Some sizes were AFNOR certified as "standard". The Vitamin variant number indicates the wing area in square metres. The original Vitamin design was in production in 2003 in sizes 27, 30 and 32, but is no longer available, having been replaced by the improved Vitamin 2. The Vitamin 2 offers the same sizes, with the addition of the smaller 25 for lighter pilots. The Vitamin 2 is constructed from Gelvenor OLKS fabric for the wing's top surface and Porcher Skytex medium finish for the bottom surface, with the ribs made from Porcher Skytex hard finish. The lines are made from Cousin Trestec Aramide. Variants Vitamin 27 Circa 2003 version with a 12.27 m (40.3 ft) span wing, an area of 26.75 m2 (287.9 sq ft), an aspect ratio of 4.81:1 and a maximum speed of 47 km/h (29 mph). Pilot weight range is 70 to 90 kg (154 to 198 lb). Vitamin 30 Circa 2003 version with a 11.90 m (39.0 ft) span wing, an area of 29.43 m2 (316.8 sq ft), an aspect ratio of 4.81:1 and a maximum speed of 47 km/h (29 mph). Pilot weight range is 85 to 105 kg (187 to 231 lb). Vitamin 32 Circa 2003 version with a 12.31 m (40.4 ft) span wing, an area of 32 m2 (340 sq ft), an aspect ratio of 4.81:1 and a maximum speed of 47 km/h (29 mph). Pilot weight range is 100 to 125 kg (220 to 276 lb). AFNOR certified. Vitamin 2 25 Version in production in 2012, with a 10.97 m (36.0 ft) span wing, an area of 25.0 m2 (269 sq ft), with 39 cells and an aspect ratio of 4.81:1. Take-off weight range is 60 to 80 kg (132 to 176 lb). Vitamin 2 27 Version in production in 2012, with a 11.34 m (37.2 ft) span wing, an area of 26.75 m2 (287.9 sq ft), with 39 cells and an aspect ratio of 4.81:1. Take-off weight range is 70 to 90 kg (154 to 198 lb). AFNOR certified. Vitamin 2 30 Version in production in 2012, with a 11.90 m (39.0 ft) span wing, an area of 29.43 m2 (316.8 sq ft), with 39 cells and an aspect ratio of 4.81:1. Take-off weight range is 85 to 105 kg (187 to 231 lb). AFNOR certified. Vitamin 2 32 Version in production in 2012, with a 12.41 m (40.7 ft) span wing, an area of 32.0 m2 (344 sq ft), with 39 cells and an aspect ratio of 4.81:1. Take-off weight range is 100 to 125 kg (220 to 276 lb). AFNOR certified. Specifications (Vitamin 27) Data from Betrand General characteristics Crew: one Wingspan: 12.27 m (40 ft 3 in) Wing area: 25.75 m2 (277.2 sq ft) Aspect ratio: 4.81:1 Performance Rate of sink: 1.2 m/s (240 ft/min) Aeros aircraft Hang gliders - Combat / Discus / Fox / Stalker / Stealth / Target Paragliders - Accent / Amigo / Fuego / Mister X / Phaeton / Rival / Style / Virtuoso / Vitamin / Zig-Zag Sailplanes - AL-12 / AC-21 Ultralight aircraft - Skyranger Ultralight trikes - Aeros-1 / Aeros-2 / ANT / Cross Country Wings - Profi / Stranger / Stratos / Stream / Still |