Aeros ANT
| Industry | Aerospace |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Kyiv , Ukraine |
| Products | Ultralight trikes, including Aeros ANT |
Template:Infobox aircraft The Aeros ANT (short for Aeros Nanolight Trike) is an ultralight trike originating from Ukraine and manufactured by the Kyiv-based company Aeros. This model is delivered fully assembled and ready for immediate flight.
Design and development
Conceived in the mid-2010s, the ANT was engineered to adhere to the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale's microlight specifications, which include a maximum takeoff weight limit of 450 kilograms (990 lb). The ANT itself has a maximum gross weight of 185 kilograms (408 lb). Additionally, it complies with the US FAR 103 Ultralight Vehicles regulations, particularly the maximum empty weight restriction of 254 pounds (115 kg). The aircraft has also gained certification under Germany’s 120 kg category.
Classified as a nanotrike, the ANT prioritizes minimal weight, straightforward construction, and affordability. Its design incorporates a cable-supported, hang glider-style high wing with weight-shift control mechanisms. The single-seat cockpit is open and lacks any fairing. It rides on tricycle landing gear without wheel coverings and is powered by a single engine mounted in pusher configuration.
For ease of transportation, the ANT comes with a carrying bag that accommodates the folded fuselage frame for road travel by car. The wing is stored separately in its own bag. The entire airframe can be disassembled for ground transport within six minutes and reassembled for flight in approximately thirty minutes.
Constructed from bolted aluminum tubing, the aircraft features a wing covered with Dacron sailcloth available in either single or double surface configurations. The wing is supported by a single tube kingpost and controlled via an "A" frame weight-shift bar. Power is provided by a single-cylinder, air-cooled, two-stroke Cors-Air M25Y engine producing 25 horsepower (19 kW), commonly used in powered paragliding. This engine includes a clutch system that allows the propeller to stop when idling. An alternative Bailey engine option is also offered.
Equipped with the Cors-Air powerplant and a single surface wing, the ANT’s empty weight is 76 kilograms (168 lb), with a maximum takeoff weight of 185 kilograms (408 lb), yielding a useful load capacity of 109 kilograms (240 lb). When carrying full fuel of 19 litres (4.2 imp gal; 5.0 US gal), the remaining payload allowance is 95 kilograms (209 lb).
The base carriage can accommodate various wings including the Aeros Discus T—a nanotrike adaptation of the Discus hang glider wing—available in two sizes: Discus 14T and 15T. Another option is the Fox T wing, known for its slow speed and maneuverability. For enhanced performance, the Combat T wing offers a topless hang glider configuration tailored for nanotrikes.
Specifications (ANT)
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