Icaro Force

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Force
Role Paraglider
National origin Italy
Manufacturer Icaro 2000
DesignerMichael Nessler and Christian Amon
Introductionmid-2000s
StatusProduction 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]

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Design and development

The Force was designed as an intermediate glider. The models are each named for their relative size. [1]

Variants

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)

Data from Bertrand [1]

General characteristics

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 19. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X
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