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Icaro Cyber

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Cyber
Role Paraglider
National origin Italy
Manufacturer Icaro 2000
Designer Michael Nessler and Christian Amon
Introduction 2001
Status Production completed

The Icaro Cyber is an Italian single-place, paraglider that was designed and produced by Icaro 2000 of Sangiano. It is now out of production.[1]

The Cyber 2 was designed by Michael Nessler and Christian Amon.[1]

Design and development

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The Cyber was designed as a beginner glider.[1]

The design progressed through two generations of models, the Cyber and Cyber 2. The models are each named for their relative size.[1]

Variants

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Cyber S
Small-sized model for lighter pilots, introduced in 2001. The glider model is DHV 1 certified.[1]
Cyber M
Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots, introduced in 2001. The glider model is DHV 1 certified.[1]
Cyber L
Large-sized model for heavier pilots, introduced in 2001. The glider model is DHV 1 certified.[1]
Cyber 2 S
Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 11.6 m (38.1 ft) span wing has a wing area of 25.5 m2 (274 sq ft), 40 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.3:1. The pilot weight range is 65 to 85 kg (143 to 187 lb). The glider model is DHV 1 certified.[1]
Cyber 2 M
Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 12.2 m (40.0 ft) span wing has a wing area of 28.3 m2 (305 sq ft), 40 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.3:1. The pilot weight range is 80 to 105 kg (176 to 231 lb). The glider model is DHV 1 certified.[1]
Cyber 2 L
Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 12.8 m (42.0 ft) span wing has a wing area of 31.2 m2 (336 sq ft), 40 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.3:1. The pilot weight range is 100 to 125 kg (220 to 276 lb). The glider model is DHV 1 certified.[1]

Specifications (Cyber 2 M)

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Data from Bertrand[1]

General characteristics

  • Crew: one
  • Wingspan: 12.2 m (40 ft 0 in)
  • Wing area: 28.3 m2 (305 sq ft)
  • Aspect ratio: 5.3:1

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 19. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X