The Crossfire is categorically
a step up in performance from any other 9 cell in the world.
Its swoop capability almost rivals cross-braced canopies
such as the EXTreme FX while maintaining many other more
desirable flight characteristics including a long recovery
arc, an incredible swoop distance and with openings that
are unparalleled.
The Crossfire 2 has the same
impressive capabilities and now incorporates some of the
most responsive toggle and riser control inputs of any canopy
in the market. It has a light front riser pressure and an
even longer recovery arc.
The Crossfire 2 is a highly
elliptical, constant cell aspect ratio, closed nose, fully
surface shaped inflatable wing capable of unrivaled performance.
It will out perform any non
cross-braced 9 cell available.
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Design:
The Icarus Crossfire is a High Performance Elliptical
ZP 9-cell canopy designed specifically for experienced
ram air pilots. The Crossfire is Highly and Truly elliptical
in its planform shaping on both the leading and trailing
edges. The cells vary in width across the canopy maintaining
a constant cell aspect ratio to control distortion,
and drooped wing tips are incorporated to minimize wingtip
drag.
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Unlike any other 9-cell, the
nose is partially formed to give the canopy a more efficient
leading edge (much like an aircraft wing). Our nose design
not only improves the aerodynamics it also assists in controlling
the openings. The structure of the nose also diagonally
supports the non-loaded ribs during flight creating further
rigidity at the leading edge & reducing distortion during
the flare.
One big problem with HP elliptical
canopies to date has been diving off heading openings. Through
our development work with the Crossfire we reduced this
dramatically. The Crossfire openings are among the most
consistent and comfortable "stress free" openings
available. The turns are very snappy and the canopy has
a large recovery arc enabling it to dive for a long time
and making it very easy to pick up speed. The flare is powerful
and only exceeded by Cross Braced Tri-Cell Canopies like
the EXTreme FX & VX. (Note: The Crossfire is NOT cross-braced
and does NOT incorporate any valve systems)
| THE RESULT
- An AERODYNAMIC WING with LESS DRAG, INCREASED RIGIDITY
& MORE LIFT offering a greater performance than
other 9 cells at both low and high speeds. The Crossfire
is specifically designed for experienced skydivers wanting
Maximum Performance from a Modern HP Elliptical who
don't want to go as far as a Cross Braced Tri-Cell,
or for those who have been wanting to fly high performance
9-cells but have been previously cautious about opening
issues. |
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THE ICARUS CROSSFIRE:
An impressively balanced, No hassle High Performance Wing.
Truly Elliptical - High Performance ZP 9-Cell - No Cross-Bracing
or Valve Systems - Fully Formed Nose - Superb Openings -
Impressive Landings. As with all our canopies the Crossfire
is available in any size you choose.

We recommend wing loadings
from 1.4psf to 2.1psf.
Backed by Icarus Canopies
"EXCLUSIVE" 31 Day Satisfaction
Guarantee.
| Canopy |
Size |
Pk
Vol |
MSW |
Weight |
|
Sq.Ft |
Cu.In |
Lbs |
Lbs |
| Crossfire
89 |
89 |
278 |
178 |
3 |
| Crossfire
99 |
99 |
298 |
198 |
4 |
| Crossfire109 |
109 |
320 |
218 |
4 |
| Crossfire
119 |
119 |
342 |
238 |
4 |
| Crossfire
129 |
129 |
364 |
258 |
5 |
| Crossfire
139 |
139 |
386 |
278 |
5 |
| Crossfire
149 |
149 |
408 |
298 |
5 |
| Crossfire
169 |
169 |
452 |
330 |
6 |
| Crossfire
189 |
189 |
496 |
330 |
7 |
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