Aeros Combat
| Combat | |
|---|---|
| Role | Hang glider |
| National origin | Ukraine |
| Manufacturer | Aeros |
| Introduction | 2000 |
| Status | In production |
| Unit cost |
£3150 (2003 price, Combat 2 model) |
The Aeros Combat is a family of Ukrainian high-wing, single-place, hang gliders, designed and produced by Aeros of Kiev and introduced in 2000.[1][2]
Design and development
The Combat series was conceived as a single-place competition hang glider and as such has gone though successive updates to keep it competitive.[1][2]
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.[1]
The wing is also used on the Flylight Libelle and Flylight Motorfloater, British ultralight trikes.[3]
Operational history
In 2005 Oleg Bodnarchuk was the Hang Gliding World Champion, flying a Combat L.[1][2]
Variants
- Combat
- Initial model introduced in 2000.[2]
- 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).[1][2]
- 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.[1]
- 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).[1]
- Combat L
- Improved model introduced in 2003, with lower weight and higher performance.[2]
- Combat L 2006
- Improved model introduced in 2006, with higher performance.[2]
- Combat L 12
- Improved model introduced in 2006 for lighter pilots, with higher performance.[2]
- Combat L 07 12
- Improved model introduced in 2007 with an oval crossbeam, stiffer sprogs and sail design, smaller wing area.[2]
- Combat L 07 13
- Improved model introduced in 2007 with an oval crossbeam, stiffer sprogs and sail design, mid wing area.[2]
- Combat L 07 14
- Improved model introduced in 2007 with an oval crossbeam, stiffer sprogs and sail design, larger wing area.[2]
- 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)[4]
- 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)[4]
- 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.[5]
Specifications (Combat 2 15)
Data from Bertrand[1]
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
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 41. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Aeros (2008). "Chronicles of AEROS Company". Retrieved 2 February 2012.
- ↑ Bayerl, Robby; Martin Berkemeier; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2011-12, page 212. WDLA UK, Lancaster UK, 2011. ISSN 1368-485X
- 1 2 Aeros (2010). "Combat 09". Retrieved 2 February 2012.
- ↑ Aeros (2010). "Combat 09 13.6 GT". Retrieved 2 February 2012.