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

• 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)

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 (2008). "Chronicles of AEROS Company". Retrieved 4 February 2012.