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

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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