ITV Turquoise
French paraglider
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The ITV Turquoise is a French two-place, paraglider that was designed by Xavier Demoury and produced by ITV Parapentes of Épagny, Haute-Savoie. It is now out of production.[1]
| Turquoise | |
|---|---|
| General information | |
| Type | Paraglider |
| National origin | France |
| Manufacturer | ITV Parapentes |
| Designer | Xavier Demoury |
| Status | Production completed |
Design and development
The Turquoise The aircraft was designed as a tandem glider for flight training and as such was referred to as the Turquoise Bi, indicating "bi-place" or two seater. The models are each named for their approximate wing area in square metres.[1]
Variants
- Turquoise 38 Bi
- Small-sized model for lighter crews. Its 12.9 m (42.3 ft) span wing has a wing area of 38 m2 (410 sq ft), 46 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.6:1. The pilot weight range is 110 to 180 kg (243 to 397 lb).[1]
- Turquoise 43 Bi
- Large-sized model for heavier crews. Its 13.8 m (45.3 ft) span wing has a wing area of 43 m2 (460 sq ft), 46 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.6:1. The pilot weight range is 130 to 210 kg (287 to 463 lb). The glider model is IA Standard certified.[1]
Specifications (Turquoise 43 Bi)
Data from Bertrand[1]
General characteristics
- Crew: one
- Capacity: one passenger
- Wingspan: 13.8 m (45 ft 3 in)
- Wing area: 43 m2 (460 sq ft)
- Aspect ratio: 4.6:1
Performance
- Maximum speed: 46 km/h (29 mph, 25 kn)