| Stratos | |
|---|---|
 The Icaro Stratos atMuseo Nazionale della Scienza e della Tecnologia "Leonardo da Vinci", Milan | |
| General information | |
| Type | Hang glider |
| National origin | Italy |
| Manufacturer | Icaro 2000 |
| Status | Production completed |
TheIcaro Stratos is an Italianhigh-wing, single-place, rigid-winghang glider that was designed byIcaro 2000 in conjunction withA-I-R GmbH and Felix Ruhle and produced by Icaro 2000, ofSangiano, circa 2003.[1]
The Stratos was a collaborative project between A-I-R GmbH and Icaro 2000. Following the launch of this model both companies pursued their own directions on rigid wing design, although they continued to collaborate on parts manufacture.[1]
The aircraft is made from tubing, with the wing covered inDacron sailcloth. The Stratos was built in two sizes to accommodate differing pilot weights, "L" and "M".[1]
The Laminar was used to win the World Hang Gliding Championships in 2002 in Class 5, Rigid Wing.[1]
Angelo d'Arrigo flew a Stratos on the first flight overMount Everest (8848 m), on 24 May 2004, setting an altitude record for hang gliders.[2]
Data from Bertrand[1]
General characteristics
