Icaro Force
| Force | |
|---|---|
| Role | Paraglider |
| National origin | Italy |
| Manufacturer | Icaro 2000 |
| Designer | Michael Nessler and Christian Amon |
| Introduction | mid-2000s |
| Status | Production completed |
The Icaro Force is an Italian single-place, paraglider that was designed by Michael Nessler and Christian Amon and produced by Icaro 2000 of Sangiano. It is now out of production.[1]
Design and development[edit]
The Force was designed as an intermediate glider. The models are each named for their relative size.[1]
Variants[edit]
- Force S
- Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 12.0 m (39.4 ft) span wing has a wing area of 26.2 m2 (282 sq ft), 42 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.5:1. The pilot weight range is 70 to 95 kg (154 to 209 lb). The glider model is DHV 1-2 certified.[1]
- Force M
- Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 12.3 m (40.4 ft) span wing has a wing area of 27.4 m2 (295 sq ft), 42 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.5:1. The pilot weight range is 80 to 105 kg (176 to 231 lb). The glider model is DHV 1-2 certified.[1]
- Force L
- Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 12.7 m (41.7 ft) span wing has a wing area of 29.0 m2 (312 sq ft), 42 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.5:1. The pilot weight range is 100 to 125 kg (220 to 276 lb). The glider model is DHV 1-2 certified.[1]
Specifications (Force M)[edit]
Data from Bertrand[1]
General characteristics
- Crew: one
- Wingspan: 12.3 m (40 ft 4 in)
- Wing area: 27.4 m2 (295 sq ft)
- Aspect ratio: 5.5:1
