Ikarus Doppel

Doppel
Role	Hang glider
National origin	Germany
Manufacturer	Ikarus Drachen Thomas Pellicci
Designer	Thomas Pellicci
Status	Production completed
Unit cost	€4150 (2003)

The Ikarus Doppel (English: Double) is a German high-wing, two-place, hang glider, that was designed by Thomas Pellicci and produced by his company Ikarus Drachen Thomas Pellicci.^[1]

Production has been completed and the glider is no longer available.

Design and development

The Doppel was designed to be a two-place glider for tourist flying and flight training. The Doppel was only offered in one size.^[1]

The aircraft is made from aluminum tubing, with the wing covered in Dacron sailcloth. Its 10.2 m (33.5 ft) span wing is cable braced from a single kingpost. The nose angle is 120°, wing area is 21 m² (230 sq ft) and the aspect ratio is 4.95:1. The pilot hook-in weight range is 90 to 185 kg (198 to 408 lb). The glider certified as DHV Class 1-2.^[1]

Specifications (Doppel)

Data from Bertrand and Company^[1]

General characteristics

Crew: one
Capacity: one passenger
Wingspan: 10.2 m (33 ft 6 in)
Wing area: 21 m² (230 sq ft)
Aspect ratio: 4.95:1

References

1 2 3 4 Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 46. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X

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