Developed by Taras Kiceniuuk, the Ikarus V swept wing monoplane hang glider utilised independently actuated wing tip rudders allowing continuous 60 degree banked turns and easy, controlled landings.
Tip rudders, individually worked by twist grips, provide lateral control. The pilot rides in a cage and can pull his feet up during flight to reduce drag. The glider disassembles along the centreline for car-top transportation.
The wing has a foam sheet leading edge with doped fabric covering, and is stressed for a maximum of 6.5G.
The airframe is made from 6061-T6 and 2024-T3 aluminium tubng. All exposed parts are bright dip gold anodised or cadium plates. Rigging is stainless steel 3/32in 7 x 7 aircraft quality, all vinyl coated.
A hardware is aircraft quality stainless steel, aluminium, and some 4130 chromoly steel. The wing covering is 1.7oz dacron, shrunk and doped. It was available in white only.
The pilot has a parallel hang tube/swing seat combination.
Chord length: 5 ft
Wing span: 32 ft
Wing area: 160 sq,ft
Aspect ratio: 6.4
Wing sweep: 20˚
Weight: 72 lb
Pilot weight: 120-220 lb
Takeoff speed: 15 mph
Stall speed: 16 mph
Max speed: 60+ mph
Best glide ratio (L/D): 12-1
Best L/D speed: 21 mph
Min sink: 150 fpm
Icarus Aircraft Icarus V
Wing span: 32 ft
Wing sweep: 20 deg
Wing chord: 5 ft
Empty weight: 66 lb
Stall: 16 mph
Max glde: 10-1
Min sink: 180 fpm
Plans price (1974): $12.95
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