Paraavis Acrobat

The Paraavis Acrobat is a Russian single-place paraglider that was designed and produced by Paraavis of Moscow. It is now out of production.[1]

Acrobat
Role Paraglider
National origin Russia
Manufacturer Paraavis
Introduction mid-2000s
Status Production completed

Design and development

The Acrobat was designed as an intermediate glider.[1]

The Acrobat 26's 11.30 m (37.1 ft) span wing has 42 cells, a wing area of 24 m2 (260 sq ft) and an aspect ratio of 4.9:1. The crew weight range is 70 to 90 kg (154 to 198 lb).[1]

Specifications (Acrobat 26)

Data from Bertrand[1]

General characteristics

  • Crew: one
  • Wingspan: 11.30 m (37 ft 1 in)
  • Wing area: 24 m2 (260 sq ft)
  • Aspect ratio: 4.9:1

Performance

  • Maximum speed: 53 km/h (33 mph, 29 kn)
  • Rate of sink: 1.2 m/s (240 ft/min)
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References

  1. Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 26. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X
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