ITV Diamant explained

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]

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 25m2. The glider model is IA certified.[1]
    Diamant 28
  • Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 12.61NaN1 span wing has a wing area of 28m2, 70 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.5:1. The pilot weight range is 80to. The glider model is IA certified.[1]
    Diamant 31
  • Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 13.31NaN1 span wing has a wing area of 31m2, 70 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.5:1. The pilot weight range is 100to. The glider model is IA certified.[1]

    Notes and 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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