Icaro Force

Force
Role	Paraglider
National origin	Italy
Manufacturer	Icaro 2000
Designer	Michael Nessler and Christian Amon
Introduction	mid-2000s
Status	Production completed
Unit cost	€2,383 (2004)

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

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

• Crew: one
• Wingspan: 12.3 m (40 ft 4 in)
• Wing area: 27.4 m² (295 sq ft)
• Aspect ratio: 5.5:1

References

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