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Mac Intox

Intox
Intox set for launch in light winds
Role Paraglider
National origin Czech Republic
Manufacturer Mac Para Technology
Designer Peter Recek
Introduction 2003
Status Production completed
Produced mid-2000s

The Mac Intox (English: intoxicate) is a Czech single-place paraglider that was designed by Peter Recek and produced by Mac Para Technology of Rožnov pod Radhoštěm, starting in 2003. It is now out of production.[1]

Design and development

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

Variants

Intox 22
Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 11.34 m (37.2 ft) span wing has a wing area of 22.06 m2 (237.5 sq ft), 63 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.83:1. The pilot weight range is 65 to 85 kg (143 to 187 lb).[1]
Intox 25
Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 12.06 m (39.6 ft) span wing has a wing area of 24.98 m2 (268.9 sq ft), 63 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.83:1. The pilot weight range is 70 to 90 kg (154 to 198 lb). The glider model is DHV 2 certified.[1]
Intox 28
Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 12.74 m (41.8 ft) span wing has a wing area of 27.85 m2 (299.8 sq ft), 63 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.83:1. The pilot weight range is 85 to 110 kg (187 to 243 lb). The glider model is DHV 2 certified.[1]
Intox 30
Extra large-sized model for even heavier pilots. Its 13.26 m (43.5 ft) span wing has a wing area of 30.18 m2 (324.9 sq ft), 63 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.83:1. The pilot weight range is 98 to 127 kg (216 to 280 lb). The glider model is DHV 2 certified.[1]

Specifications (Intox 28)

Data from Bertrand[1]

General characteristics

  • Crew: one
  • Wingspan: 12.74 m (41 ft 10 in)
  • Wing area: 27.85 m2 (299.8 sq ft)
  • Aspect ratio: 5.83:1

Performance

  • Maximum speed: 52 km/h (32 mph, 28 kn)
  • Rate of sink: 1.05 m/s (207 ft/min)

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 22. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X
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