Aeros Stalker
| Industry | Aerospace |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1991 |
| Headquarters | Kyiv , Ukraine |
| Products | Hang gliders |
The Aeros Stalker refers to two distinct series of hang gliders from Ukraine, both designed for single-pilot operation with high-wing configurations. These models were developed and manufactured by the Kyiv-based company Aeros, debuting in 1991 and 1999 respectively. Production of both variants has since ceased.
Design and development
Initially, the Stalker line was created as a solo intermediate hang glider tailored for recreational cross-country flights. This model marked Aeros's inaugural product following its separation from Antonov, with the prototype unveiled in 1991. The design achieved certification from the British Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association (BHPA) in 1994 after more than one hundred units had been flown. Manufacturing concluded in 1995 when the Stalker was succeeded by the Aeros Stealth.
In 1999, Aeros reintroduced the Stalker name for a new rigid wing hang glider design. This updated model attained German DHV certification in 2001 and remained available as of 2003.
The 2003 iteration of the Stalker stood out among rigid wing hang gliders due to its use of wing-mounted ailerons instead of the more typical spoilers. Featuring a wingspan of 12.4 m (40.7 ft), it has a nose angle set at 146° and an aspect ratio of 11:1. The recommended pilot hook-in weight range spans from 65 to 100 kg (143 to 220 lb).