Pegas Discus

The Pegas Discus is a Czech two-place paraglider that was designed and produced by Pegas 2000 of Prague. It is now out of production.[1]

Pegas Discus
Role Paraglider
National origin Czech Republic
Manufacturer Pegas 2000
Status Production completed

Design and development

The aircraft was designed as a tandem glider for flight training and as such was referred to as the Discus Bi, indicating "bi-place" or two seater.[1]

The design progressed through two generations of models, the Discus 1 and 2, each improving on the last. The models are each named for their approximate wing area in square metres.[1]

Variants
Discus 2 40 Bi
Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 13.7 m (44.9 ft) span wing has a wing area of 39.7 m2 (427 sq ft), 46 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.7:1. The pilot weight range is 130 to 180 kg (287 to 397 lb).[1]>
Discus 2 45 Bi
Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 15.0 m (49.2 ft) span wing has a wing area of 44.5 m2 (479 sq ft), 50 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.1:1. The pilot weight range is 150 to 220 kg (331 to 485 lb).[1]

Specifications (Discus 2 40)

Data from Bertrand[1]

General characteristics

  • Crew: one
  • Wingspan: 13.7 m (44 ft 11 in)
  • Wing area: 39.7 m2 (427 sq ft)
  • Aspect ratio: 4.7:1
  • Maximum speed: 42 km/h (26 mph, 23 kn)
  • Rate of sink: 1.1 m/s (220 ft/min)

References
  1. 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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