Pegas Bain
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Bain | |
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Role | Paraglider |
National origin | Czech Republic |
Manufacturer | Pegas 2000 |
Introduction | 2002 |
Status | Production completed |
The Pegas Bain is a Czech single-place paraglider that was designed and produced by Pegas 2000 of Prague. Introduced in 2002, 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
- Bain 26
- Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 11.9 m (39.0 ft) span wing has a wing area of 26.5 m2 (285 sq ft), 42 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.6:1. The pilot weight range is 70 to 95 kg (154 to 209 lb). The glider model is Swiss SHV Performance certified.[1]
- Bain 28
- Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 12.4 m (40.7 ft) span wing has a wing area of 27.7 m2 (298 sq ft), 42 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.6:1. The pilot weight range is 90 to 115 kg (198 to 254 lb). The glider model is Swiss SHV Performance certified.[1]
Specifications (Bain 26)
Data from Bertrand[1]
General characteristics
- Crew: one
- Wingspan: 11.9 m (39 ft 1 in)
- Wing area: 25.5 m2 (274 sq ft)
- Aspect ratio: 5.6:1
- Maximum speed: 49 km/h (30 mph, 26 kn)