Mac Intox

Intox
Intox set for launch in light winds
Role	Paraglider
National origin	Czech Republic
Manufacturer	Mac Para Technology
Designer	Peter Recek
Introduction	2003
Status	Production completed
Produced	mid-2000s

The Mac Intox (English: intoxicate) is a Czech single-place paraglider that was designed by Peter Recek and produced by Mac Para Technology of Rožnov pod Radhoštěm, starting in 2003. It is now out of production.

Design and development

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

Variants

Intox 22

Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 11.34 m (37.2 ft) span wing has a wing area of 22.06 m² (237.5 sq ft), 63 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.83:1. The pilot weight range is 65 to 85 kg (143 to 187 lb).

Intox 25

Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 12.06 m (39.6 ft) span wing has a wing area of 24.98 m² (268.9 sq ft), 63 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.83:1. The pilot weight range is 70 to 90 kg (154 to 198 lb). The glider model is DHV 2 certified.

Intox 28

Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 12.74 m (41.8 ft) span wing has a wing area of 27.85 m² (299.8 sq ft), 63 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.83:1. The pilot weight range is 85 to 110 kg (187 to 243 lb). The glider model is DHV 2 certified.

Intox 30

Extra large-sized model for even heavier pilots. Its 13.26 m (43.5 ft) span wing has a wing area of 30.18 m² (324.9 sq ft), 63 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.83:1. The pilot weight range is 98 to 127 kg (216 to 280 lb). The glider model is DHV 2 certified.

Specifications (Intox 28)

Data from Bertrand

General characteristics

• Crew: one
• Wingspan: 12.74 m (41 ft 10 in)
• Wing area: 27.85 m² (299.8 sq ft)
• Aspect ratio: 5.83:1

Performance

• Maximum speed: 52 km/h (32 mph, 28 kn)
• Rate of sink: 1.05 m/s (207 ft/min)