ITV Polaris

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
Unit cost
€2,359 (2004)

Design and development

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

Variants
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)

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)

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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