ITV Diamant

The ITV Diamant (Diamond) 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]

Diamant
Role Paraglider
National origin France
Manufacturer ITV Parapentes
Designer Xavier Demoury
Status Production completed
Unit cost
€2,779 (2004)

Design and development

The Diamant was designed as an intermediate sport glider. The models are each named for their approximate wing area in square metres.[1]

Variants
Diamant 25
Small-sized model for lighter pilots, with a wing area of 25 m2 (270 sq ft). The glider model is IA certified.[1]
Diamant 28
Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 12.6 m (41.3 ft) span wing has a wing area of 28 m2 (300 sq ft), 70 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.5:1. The pilot weight range is 80 to 100 kg (176 to 220 lb). The glider model is IA certified.[1]
Diamant 31
Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 13.3 m (43.6 ft) span wing has a wing area of 31 m2 (330 sq ft), 70 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.5:1. The pilot weight range is 100 to 130 kg (220 to 287 lb). The glider model is IA certified.[1]

Specifications (Diamant 28)

Data from Bertrand[1]

General characteristics

  • Crew: one
  • Wingspan: 12.6 m (41 ft 4 in)
  • Wing area: 28 m2 (300 sq ft)
  • Aspect ratio: 5.5:1

Performance

  • Maximum speed: 49 km/h (30 mph, 26 kn)
  • Rate of sink: 0.9 m/s (180 ft/min)

References
  1. Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 20. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X
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