Apco Keara

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Keara
Role Paraglider
National origin Israel
Manufacturer Apco Aviation
StatusProduction completed
Producedmid-2000s

The Apco Keara is an Israeli single-place, paraglider that was designed and produced by Apco Aviation of Caesarea. It is now out of production. [1]

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Design and development

The Keara was designed as an intermediate glider. The four models are each named for their relative size. [1] The glider was named for Kiara, the main protagonist of The Lion King II: Simba's Pride, the daughter of Simba and Nala. [2]

The Keara introduced HIT Valves (High-Speed Intake Valves) with the intention to improve stability and performance at high speeds and at low angles of attack. [2]

Variants

Keara XS
Extra small-sized model for light-weight pilots. Its 11.90 m (39.0 ft) span wing has a wing area of 24.50 m2 (263.7 sq ft), 40 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.80:1. The pilot weight range is 65 to 100 kg (143 to 220 lb). The glider model is AFNOR Performance certified. [1] [2]
Keara S
Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 12.20 m (40.0 ft) span wing has a wing area of 25.40 m2 (273.4 sq ft), 41 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.90:1. The pilot weight range is 80 to 100 kg (176 to 220 lb). The glider model is DHV 2 and AFNOR Performance certified. [1] [2]
Keara M
Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 12.90 m (42.3 ft) span wing has a wing area of 27.50 m2 (296.0 sq ft), 43 cells and the aspect ratio is 6.10:1. The pilot weight range is 95 to 115 kg (209 to 254 lb). The glider model is DHV 2 and AFNOR Performance certified. [1] [2]
Keara L
Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 13.50 m (44.3 ft) span wing has a wing area of 29.20 m2 (314.3 sq ft), 45 cells and the aspect ratio is 6.40:1. The pilot weight range is 105 to 130 kg (231 to 287 lb). The glider model is DHV 2 certified. [1] [2]

Specifications (Keara L)

Data from Bertrand [1]

General characteristics

Performance

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 12. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Apco Aviation. "Apco Keara". Archived from the original on 7 July 2012. Retrieved 21 March 2016.
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