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 Kiev.[1]

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.[1][2]

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

Specifications (Accent 26)

Data from Bertrand[1]

General characteristics

Performance


References

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  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 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 (2008). "Chronicles of AEROS Company". Retrieved 4 February 2012.