Ikarus Doppel

The Ikarus Doppel (English: Double) is a German high-wing, two-place, hang glider, that was designed by Thomas Pellicci and produced by his company Ikarus Drachen Thomas Pellicci.[1]

Doppel
Role Hang glider
National origin Germany
Manufacturer Ikarus Drachen Thomas Pellicci
Designer Thomas Pellicci
Status Production completed

Production has been completed and the glider is no longer available.

Design and development

The Doppel was designed to be a two-place glider for tourist flying and flight training. The Doppel was only offered in one size.[1]

The aircraft is made from aluminum tubing, with the wing covered in Dacron sailcloth. Its 10.2 m (33.5 ft) span wing is cable braced from a single kingpost. The nose angle is 120°, wing area is 21 m2 (230 sq ft) and the aspect ratio is 4.95:1. The pilot hook-in weight range is 90 to 185 kg (198 to 408 lb). The glider certified as DHV Class 1-2.[1]

Specifications (Doppel)

Data from Bertrand and Company[1]

General characteristics

  • Crew: one
  • Capacity: one passenger
  • Wingspan: 10.2 m (33 ft 6 in)
  • Wing area: 21 m2 (230 sq ft)
  • Aspect ratio: 4.95:1

References
  1. Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 46. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X
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