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.
Design and development
The Force was designed as an intermediate glider. The models are each named for their relative size.
Force S
Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 12.0 m (39.4 ft) span wing has a wing area of 26.2 m
2 (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.
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 m
2 (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.
Force L
Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 12.7 m (41.7 ft) span wing has a wing area of 29.0 m
2 (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.
Data from Bertrand
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
