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The ITV Tomahawk is a French single-place, paraglider that was designed by Xavier Demoury and produced by ITV Parapentes of Épagny, Haute-Savoie. It was introduced in 2003, but is now out of production.

Design and development

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

Variants

Tomahawk 25

Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 11.25 m (36.9 ft) span wing has a wing area of 25.08 m (270.0 sq ft), 56 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.9:1. The pilot weight range is 65 to 85 kg (143 to 187 lb). The glider model is CEN Standard certified.

Tomahawk 28

Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 12 m (39.4 ft) span wing has a wing area of 28.03 m (301.7 sq ft), 59 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.13:1. The pilot weight range is 85 to 105 kg (187 to 231 lb). The glider model is CEN Standard certified.

Tomahawk 31

Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 12.6 m (41.3 ft) span wing has a wing area of 30.87 m (332.3 sq ft), 59 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.13:1. The pilot weight range is 100 to 130 kg (220 to 287 lb). The glider model is CEN Standard certified.

Specifications (Tomahawk 28)

Data from Bertrand

General characteristics

• Crew: one
• Wingspan: 11.25 m (36 ft 11 in)
• Wing area: 28.03 m (301.7 sq ft)
• Aspect ratio: 5.13:1

Performance

• Maximum speed: 47 km/h (29 mph, 25 kn)

References

1. ^ 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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