| Magus | |
|---|---|
| Role | ParagliderType of aircraft |
| National origin | Czech Republic |
| Manufacturer | Mac Para Technology |
| Designer | Peter Recek |
| Status | Production completed |
| Produced | mid-2000s |
The Mac Magus is a Czech single-place paraglider that was designed by Peter Recek and produced by Mac Para Technology of Rožnov pod Radhoštěm in the mid-2000s. It is now out of production.
Design and development
The aircraft was designed as an advanced and competition glider. The models are each named for their approximate wing area in square metres.
Variants
- Magus 24
- Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 12.06 m (39.6 ft) span wing has a wing area of 23.43 m (252.2 sq ft), 63 cells and the aspect ratio is 6.2:1. The pilot weight range is 75 to 95 kg (165 to 209 lb).
- Magus 26
- Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 12.69 m (41.6 ft) span wing has a wing area of 25.97 m (279.5 sq ft), 63 cells and the aspect ratio is 6.2:1. The pilot weight range is 85 to 110 kg (187 to 243 lb).
- Magus 28
- Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 13.17 m (43.2 ft) span wing has a wing area of 28.0 m (301 sq ft), 63 cells and the aspect ratio is 6.2:1. The pilot weight range is 95 to 120 kg (209 to 265 lb).
Specifications (Magus 28)
Data from Bertrand
General characteristics
- Crew: one
- Wingspan: 13.17 m (43 ft 3 in)
- Wing area: 28.0 m (301 sq ft)
- Aspect ratio: 6.2:1
Performance
- Maximum speed: 63 km/h (39 mph, 34 kn)
- Rate of sink: 1.05 m/s (207 ft/min)
References
- ^ Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 22. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X
| Mac Para Technology aircraft | |
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| Paragliders | |