Icaro Mars

Mars
Mars 170
Role	Hang glider
National origin	Italy
Manufacturer	Icaro 2000
Status	Production completed

An Icaro Mars 170 being used for aero-tow instruction. The student will launch from the prone position with the glider supported by a jettisonable wheeled dolly.

The Icaro Mars is an Italian high-wing, single-place, hang glider that was designed and produced by Icaro 2000.^[1]

Design and development

The Mars was built in two sizes for differing pilot weight, with the model numbers reflecting the approximate wing area in square feet. Both sizes are DHV certified as Class 1-2 and also SHV certified. The aircraft is made from aluminum tubing, with the single-surface wing covered in Dacron sailcloth.^[1]

Variants

Mars 150

Small sized model for lighter pilots. Its 8.84 m (29.0 ft) span wing is cable braced from a single kingpost. The nose angle is 120° and the wing area is 14.6 m² (157 sq ft). Pilot hook-in weight range is 50 to 80 kg (110 to 176 lb).^[1]

Mars 170

Large sized model for heavier pilots. Its 9.57 m (31.4 ft) span wing is cable braced from a single kingpost. The nose angle is 125° and the wing area is 15.75 m² (169.5 sq ft). Pilot hook-in weight range is 60 to 110 kg (132 to 243 lb).^[1]

Specifications (Mar 150)

Data from Bertrand^[1]

General characteristics

• Crew: one
• Wingspan: 8.84 m (29 ft 0 in)
• Wing area: 14.6 m² (157 sq ft)

References

1. Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 45. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X