| Acrobat | |
|---|---|
| Role | ParagliderType of aircraft |
| National origin | Russia |
| Manufacturer | Paraavis |
| Introduction | mid-2000s |
| Status | Production completed |
The Paraavis Acrobat is a Russian single-place paraglider that was designed and produced by Paraavis of Moscow. It is now out of production.
Design and development
The Acrobat was designed as an intermediate glider.
The Acrobat 26's 11.30 m (37.1 ft) span wing has 42 cells, a wing area of 24 m (260 sq ft) and an aspect ratio of 4.9:1. The crew weight range is 70 to 90 kg (154 to 198 lb).
Specifications (Acrobat 26)
Data from Bertrand
General characteristics
- Crew: one
- Wingspan: 11.30 m (37 ft 1 in)
- Wing area: 24 m (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)
References
- ^ Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 26. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X
| Paraavis | |
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