Aeros Vitamin
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Aerospace |
| Headquarters | Kyiv , Ukraine |
| Products | Paragliders |
The Aeros Vitamin is a Ukrainian single-seat paraglider developed and manufactured by Aeros based in Kyiv.
Design and development
Created primarily for novice pilots, the Vitamin was designed to serve as a training glider and for short-distance recreational flights. Certain sizes received AFNOR certification under the "standard" category. The model number corresponds directly to the wing’s surface area measured in square metres. Initially, the original Vitamin was available in 27, 30, and 32 square metre sizes during its production phase in 2003; however, it has since been discontinued and succeeded by the enhanced Vitamin 2. This updated version maintains the previous size range and introduces an additional smaller 25 size tailored for lighter pilots.
The wing of the Vitamin 2 is fabricated using Gelvenor OLKS fabric on the upper surface, while the underside employs medium-finish Porcher Skytex material. The ribs utilize a harder finish of Porcher Skytex fabric to ensure structural integrity. The suspension lines are crafted from Cousin Trestec Aramide fibres, providing strength and durability.
Variants
- Vitamin 27
- This model, dating from around 2003, features a wing span of 12.27 m (40.3 ft), a wing surface area measuring 26.75 m2 (287.9 sq ft), an aspect ratio of 4.81:1, and achieves a top speed of 47 km/h (29 mph). It supports pilots weighing between 70 to 90 kg (154 to 198 lb).[1]
- Vitamin 30
- Also from approximately 2003, this version has a wing span of 11.90 m (39.0 ft), covers an area of 29.43 m2 (316.8 sq ft), maintains the same 4.81:1 aspect ratio, and reaches a maximum velocity of 47 km/h (29 mph). The pilot weight range is 85 to 105 kg (187 to 231 lb).[1]
- Vitamin 32
- Produced around 2003, this variant offers a wing span of 12.31 m (40.4 ft), with a wing area of 32 m2 (340 sq ft), an aspect ratio identical at 4.81:1, and a peak speed of 47 km/h (29 mph). It accommodates pilots weighing from 100 to 125 kg (220 to 276 lb) and holds AFNOR certification.[1]
- Vitamin 2 25
- In production as of 2012, this model has a wing span measuring 10.97 m (36.0 ft), with a surface area of 25.0 m2 (269 sq ft), consisting of 39 cells, and maintains an aspect ratio of 4.81:1. The take-off weight range spans from 60 to 80 kg (132 to 176 lb).[2]
- Vitamin 2 27
- Also produced in 2012, this version features a wing span of 11.34 m (37.2 ft), covering an area of 26.75 m2 (287.9 sq ft), includes 39 cells, and retains the aspect ratio of 4.81:1. Its take-off weight range is between 70 to 90 kg (154 to 198 lb) and it is AFNOR certified.[2]
- Vitamin 2 30
- This model, still in production in 2012, has a wing span of 11.90 m (39.0 ft), with an area measuring 29.43 m2 (316.8 sq ft), comprises 39 cells, and preserves the aspect ratio at 4.81:1. The take-off weight range extends from 85 to 105 kg (187 to 231 lb) and it carries AFNOR certification.[2]
- Vitamin 2 32
- Produced during 2012, this variant offers a wing span of 12.41 m (40.7 ft), with a surface area of 32.0 m2 (344 sq ft), includes 39 cells, and keeps the aspect ratio at 4.81:1. The take-off weight range is from 100 to 125 kg (220 to 276 lb) and it is AFNOR certified.[2]