Icaro Mars
Appearance
Mars | |
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Mars 170 | |
Role | Hang glider |
National origin | Italy |
Manufacturer | Icaro 2000 |
Status | Production completed |
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The Icaro Mars is an Italian high-wing, single-place, hang glider that was designed and produced by Icaro 2000.[1]
Design and development
[edit]The Mars was built in two sizes for differing pilot weight, with the model numbers reflecting the approximate wing area in square feet. Both sizes are DHV certified as Class 1-2 and also SHV certified. The aircraft is made from aluminum tubing, with the single-surface wing covered in Dacron sailcloth.[1]
Variants
[edit]- Mars 150
- Small sized model for lighter pilots. Its 8.84 m (29.0 ft) span wing is cable braced from a single kingpost. The nose angle is 120° and the wing area is 14.6 m2 (157 sq ft). Pilot hook-in weight range is 50 to 80 kg (110 to 176 lb).[1]
- Mars 170
- Large sized model for heavier pilots. Its 9.57 m (31.4 ft) span wing is cable braced from a single kingpost. The nose angle is 125° and the wing area is 15.75 m2 (169.5 sq ft). Pilot hook-in weight range is 60 to 110 kg (132 to 243 lb).[1]
Specifications (Mar 150)
[edit]Data from Bertrand[1]
General characteristics
- Crew: one
- Wingspan: 8.84 m (29 ft 0 in)
- Wing area: 14.6 m2 (157 sq ft)
References
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