Aeros Style

The Aeros Style is a Ukrainian single-place paraglider designed and produced by Aeros of Kiev.[1]

Style
Role Paraglider
National origin Ukraine
Manufacturer Aeros
Status In production (Style 2)

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 The original Style design was in production in 2003, but is no longer available, having been replaced by the Style 2.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.[1][2]

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.[2]

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).[1]
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.[1]
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.[1]
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.[1]
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).[2]
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).[2]
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).[2]
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.[2]
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.[2]
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).[2]
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).[2]

Specifications (Style 2 M)

Data from Aeros[2]

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)

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References
  1. Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 11. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X
  2. Aeros (2012). "Style 2". Archived from the original on 8 September 2011. Retrieved 5 February 2012.
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