Icaro Mars Explained

The Icaro Mars is an Italian high-wing, single-place, hang glider that was designed and produced by Icaro 2000.[1]

Design and development

The Mars was built in two sizes for differing pilot weight, with the model numbers reflecting the approximate wing area in square feet. Both sizes are DHV certified as Class 1-2 and also SHV certified. The aircraft is made from aluminum tubing, with the single-surface wing covered in Dacron sailcloth.

Variants

Mars 150
  • Small sized model for lighter pilots. Its 8.841NaN1 span wing is cable braced from a single kingpost. The nose angle is 120° and the wing area is 14.6m2. Pilot hook-in weight range is 50to.
    Mars 170
  • Large sized model for heavier pilots. Its 9.571NaN1 span wing is cable braced from a single kingpost. The nose angle is 125° and the wing area is 15.75m2. Pilot hook-in weight range is 60to.

    Notes and References

    1. Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 45. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X

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