Mac Magus
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Role | Paraglider |
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.[1]
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.[1]
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 m2 (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).[1]
- 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 m2 (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).[1]
- Magus 28
- Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 13.17 m (43.2 ft) span wing has a wing area of 28.0 m2 (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).[1]
Specifications (Magus 28)[]
Data from Bertrand[1]
General characteristics
- Crew: one
- Wingspan: 13.17 m (43 ft 3 in)
- Wing area: 28.0 m2 (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[]
Categories:
- Mac Para Technology aircraft
- Paragliders