title: Icaro Force
text: # Icaro Force
  
  The Icaro Force is an Italian single-place, paraglider that was designed by Michael Nessler and Christian Amon and produced by Icaro 2000 of Sangiano. It is now out of production.
  
  ## Design and development
  
  The Force was designed as an intermediate glider. The models are each named for their relative size.
  
  ## Variants
  
  ### Force S
  
      Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 12.0 m (39.4 ft) span wing has a wing area of 26.2 $m^2$ (282 sq ft), 42 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.5:1. The pilot weight range is 70 to 95 kg (154 to 209 lb). The glider model is DHV 1-2 certified.
  
  ### Force M
  
      Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 12.3 m (40.4 ft) span wing has a wing area of 27.4 $m^2$ (295 sq ft), 42 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.5:1. The pilot weight range is 80 to 105 kg (176 to 231 lb). The glider model is DHV 1-2 certified.
  
  ### Force L
  
      Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 12.7 m (41.7 ft) span wing has a wing area of 29.0 $m^2$ (312 sq ft), 42 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.5:1. The pilot weight range is 100 to 125 kg (220 to 276 lb). The glider model is DHV 1-2 certified.
  
  ## Specifications (Force M)
  
  Data from Bertrand
  
  General characteristics
  
  * Crew: one
  * Wingspan: 12.3 m (40 ft 4 in)
  * Wing area: 27.4 $m^2$ (295 sq ft)
  * Aspect ratio: 5.5:1
  