Aeros Combat

The Aeros Combat is a family of Ukrainian high-wing, single-place, hang gliders, designed and produced by Aeros of Kyiv and introduced in 2000.[1][2]

Combat
Role Hang glider
National origin Ukraine
Manufacturer Aeros
Introduction 2000
Status In production

Design and development

The Combat series was conceived as a single-place competition hang glider and as such has gone through successive updates to keep it competitive.[1][2]

Typical of the line, the Combat 2 13 model is made from aluminium 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 Aeros ANT nanotrike, as well as the Flylight Libelle and Flylight Motorfloater, British ultralight trikes, in its Combat T configuration.[3][4]

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)[5]
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)[5]
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.[6]

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. Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 41. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X
  2. Aeros (2008). "Chronicles of AEROS Company". Retrieved 2 February 2012.
  3. Bayerl, Robby; Martin Berkemeier; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2011-12, page 212. WDLA UK, Lancaster UK, 2011. ISSN 1368-485X
  4. Tacke, Willi; Marino Boric; et al: World Directory of Light Aviation 2015-16, page 215. Flying Pages Europe SARL, 2015. ISSN 1368-485X
  5. Aeros (2010). "Combat 09". Retrieved 2 February 2012.
  6. Aeros (2010). "Combat 09 13.6 GT". Retrieved 2 February 2012.
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