Air-Sport Ajos
| Ajos | |
|---|---|
| Role | Paraglider |
| National origin | Poland |
| Manufacturer | Air-Sport |
| Status | Production completed |
| Produced | mid-2000s |
The Air-Sport Ajos is a Polish single-place, paraglider that was designed and produced by Air-Sport of Zakopane. It is now out of production.[1]
Design and development[edit]
The Ajos is named after a local wind found in Poland. It was designed as an intermediate glider and was noted in 2003 as being very competitively priced.[1]
The three models are each named for their wing area in square metres.[1]
Variants[edit]
- Ajos 26
- Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 11.26 m (36.9 ft) span wing has a wing area of 26 m2 (280 sq ft), 52 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.8:1. The pilot weight range is 68 to 90 kg (150 to 198 lb).[1]
- Ajos 28
- Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 11.73 m (38.5 ft) span wing has a wing area of 28.2 m2 (304 sq ft), 52 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.8:1. The pilot weight range is 80 to 105 kg (176 to 231 lb).[1]
- Ajos 30
- Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 12.08 m (39.6 ft) span wing has a wing area of 30 m2 (320 sq ft), 52 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.8:1. The pilot weight range is 95 to 120 kg (209 to 265 lb).[1]
Specifications (Ajos 28)[edit]
Data from Bertrand[1]
General characteristics
- Crew: one
- Wingspan: 11.73 m (38 ft 6 in)
- Wing area: 28.2 m2 (304 sq ft)
- Aspect ratio: 4.8:1
Performance
- Maximum speed: 44 km/h (27 mph, 24 kn)
- Rate of sink: 1.1 m/s (220 ft/min)