Aeros Virtuoso

Aeros

Industry	Aerospace
Headquarters	Kyiv , Ukraine
Products	Paragliders (including Aeros Virtuoso)

This article is about the Ukrainian paraglider. For other uses, see Virtuoso (disambiguation).

The Aeros Virtuoso is a Ukrainian-made, single-seat paraglider developed and manufactured by Aeros based in Kyiv.

Design and development

Conceived as an intermediate-level paraglider, the Virtuoso received AFNOR certification under the "standard" category. It was actively produced in 2003 but has since been discontinued. The model designation corresponds to the wing's surface area measured in square metres.

Variants

Virtuoso 25

This model features a wing with a span of 11.7 m (38.4 ft), covering an area of 25 m² (270 sq ft). It consists of 78 cells, has an aspect ratio of 5.48:1, and reaches a top speed of 50 km/h (31 mph). The recommended pilot weight range is 65 to 85 kg (143 to 187 lb). It holds AFNOR certification.

Virtuoso 27

Equipped with a wing spanning 12.27 m (40.3 ft) and an area of 27.5 m² (296 sq ft), this version also contains 78 cells, maintains an aspect ratio of 5.48:1, and achieves a maximum velocity of 50 km/h (31 mph). Suitable for pilots weighing between 75 to 95 kg (165 to 209 lb), it is AFNOR certified.

Virtuoso 30

Featuring a wing span of 12.9 m (42.3 ft) with a surface area of 30.4 m² (327 sq ft), this variant has 78 cells and an aspect ratio identical to the others at 5.48:1. Its highest speed is 50 km/h (31 mph). Designed for pilots within the weight bracket of 85 to 105 kg (187 to 231 lb), it carries AFNOR certification as well.