Pegas Bain

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Bain
Role Paraglider
National origin Czech Republic
Manufacturer Pegas 2000
Introduction2002
StatusProduction 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]

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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

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 27. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN   1368-485X
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