ITV Opale

Opale
Role Paraglider
National origin France
Manufacturer ITV Parapentes
Designer Xavier Demoury
Status Production completed

The ITV Opale (Opal) is a French single-place, paraglider that was designed by Xavier Demoury and produced by ITV Parapentes of Épagny, Haute-Savoie. It is now out of production.[1]

Design and development

The Opale was designed as a beginner glider. The models are each named for their approximate wing area in square metres.[1]

Variants

Opale 24
Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 9.8 m (32.2 ft) span wing has a wing area of 23.50 m2 (253.0 sq ft), 35 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.1:1. The pilot weight range is 55 to 70 kg (121 to 154 lb). The glider model is CEN Standard certified.[1]
Opale 27
Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 11 m (36.1 ft) span wing has a wing area of 27 m2 (290 sq ft), 35 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.5:1. The pilot weight range is 70 to 90 kg (154 to 198 lb). The glider model is CEN Standard certified.[1]
Opale 30
Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 11.6 m (38.1 ft) span wing has a wing area of 29.60 m2 (318.6 sq ft), 35 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.6:1. The pilot weight range is 90 to 105 kg (198 to 231 lb). The glider model is CEN Standard certified.[1]

Specifications (Opale 27)

Data from Bertrand[1]

General characteristics

  • Crew: one
  • Wingspan: 11 m (36 ft 1 in)
  • Wing area: 27 m2 (290 sq ft)
  • Aspect ratio: 4.5:1

Performance

  • Maximum speed: 42 km/h (26 mph, 23 kn)

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f 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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