ITV Diamant

The ITV Diamant (Diamond) 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]

The Diamant was designed as an intermediate sport glider. The models are each named for their approximate wing area in square metres.^[1]

Diamant 25

Small-sized model for lighter pilots, with a wing area of 25 m² (270 sq ft). The glider model is IA certified.^[1]

Diamant 28

Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 12.6 m (41.3 ft) span wing has a wing area of 28 m² (300 sq ft), 70 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.5:1. The pilot weight range is 80 to 100 kg (176 to 220 lb). The glider model is IA certified.^[1]

Diamant 31

Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 13.3 m (43.6 ft) span wing has a wing area of 31 m² (330 sq ft), 70 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.5:1. The pilot weight range is 100 to 130 kg (220 to 287 lb). The glider model is IA certified.^[1]

Data from Bertrand^[1]

General characteristics

• Crew: one
• Wingspan: 12.6 m (41 ft 4 in)
• Wing area: 28 m² (300 sq ft)
• Aspect ratio: 5.5:1

Performance

• Maximum speed: 49 km/h (30 mph, 26 kn)
• Rate of sink: 0.9 m/s (180 ft/min)