Tomahawk
Role Paraglider
National origin France
Manufacturer ITV Parapentes
Designer Xavier Demoury
Introduction 2003
Status Production completed

The ITV Tomahawk is a French single-place, paraglider that was designed by Xavier Demoury and produced by ITV Parapentes of Épagny, Haute-Savoie. It was introduced in 2003, but is now out of production.[1]

Design and development

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

Variants

Tomahawk 25
Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 11.25 m (36.9 ft) span wing has a wing area of 25.08 m2 (270.0 sq ft), 56 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.9:1. The pilot weight range is 65 to 85 kg (143 to 187 lb). The glider model is CEN Standard certified.[1]
Tomahawk 28
Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 12 m (39.4 ft) span wing has a wing area of 28.03 m2 (301.7 sq ft), 59 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.13:1. The pilot weight range is 85 to 105 kg (187 to 231 lb). The glider model is CEN Standard certified.[1]
Tomahawk 31
Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 12.6 m (41.3 ft) span wing has a wing area of 30.87 m2 (332.3 sq ft), 59 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.13:1. The pilot weight range is 100 to 130 kg (220 to 287 lb). The glider model is CEN Standard certified.[1]

Specifications (Tomahawk 28)

Data from Bertrand[1]

General characteristics

  • Crew: one
  • Wingspan: 11.25 m (36 ft 11 in)
  • Wing area: 28.03 m2 (301.7 sq ft)
  • Aspect ratio: 5.13:1

Performance

  • Maximum speed: 47 km/h (29 mph, 25 kn)

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 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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