Pegas Bain

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Bain
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[edit]

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

Variants[edit]

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)[edit]

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)

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d e Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 27. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X