The ITV Polaris is a French single-place, paraglider that was designed by Xavier Demoury and produced by ITV Parapentes of Épagny, Haute-Savoie. It is now out of production.[1]
| Polaris | |
|---|---|
| Role | Paraglider |
| National origin | France |
| Manufacturer | ITV Parapentes |
| Designer | Xavier Demoury |
| Status | Production completed |
Design and development edit
The Polaris was designed as an intermediate glider. The models are each named for their approximate wing area in square metres.[1]
Variants edit
- Polaris V2 24
- Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 11.09 m (36.4 ft) span wing has a wing area of 24 m2 (260 sq ft), 51 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.12:1. The pilot weight range is 50 to 70 kg (110 to 154 lb). The glider model is AFNOR Standard certified.[1]
- Polaris V2 26
- Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 11.53 m (37.8 ft) span wing has a wing area of 25.95 m2 (279.3 sq ft), 51 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.12:1. The pilot weight range is 70 to 90 kg (154 to 198 lb). The glider model is AFNOR Standard certified.[1]
- Polaris V2 28
- Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 11.98 m (39.3 ft) span wing has a wing area of 27.99 m2 (301.3 sq ft), 51 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.12:1. The pilot weight range is 90 to 110 kg (198 to 243 lb). The glider model is AFNOR Standard certified.[1]
Specifications (Polaris 26) edit
Data from Bertrand[1]
General characteristics
- Crew: one
- Wingspan: 11.53 m (37 ft 10 in)
- Wing area: 25.95 m2 (279.3 sq ft)
- Aspect ratio: 5.12:1
Performance
- Maximum speed: 48 km/h (30 mph, 26 kn)
- Rate of sink: 1.1 m/s (220 ft/min)