The Pegas Bellus is a Czech single-place paraglider that was designed and produced by Pegas 2000 of Prague. It is now out of production.
Design and development
The aircraft was designed as advanced and cross country glider. The models are each named for their approximate wing area in square metres.
The design has progressed through several generations of models, each improving on the last.
Bellus 2 26
Small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 11.9 m (39.0 ft) span wing has a wing area of 25.5 m
2 (274 sq ft), 84 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.
Bellus 2 28
Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 12.4 m (40.7 ft) span wing has a wing area of 27.7 m
2 (298 sq ft), 84 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.7:1. The pilot weight range is 90 to 115 kg (198 to 254 lb).
Bellus 2 30
Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 13.38 m (43.9 ft) span wing has a wing area of 29.7 m
2 (320 sq ft), 84 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.9:1. The pilot weight range is 105 to 125 kg (231 to 276 lb).
Data from Bertrand
General characteristics
Crew: one
Wingspan: 12.4 m (40 ft 8 in)
Wing area: 27.7 m2 (298 sq ft)
Aspect ratio: 5.6:1
Maximum speed: 49 km/h (30 mph; 26 kn)
Rate of sink: 1.05 m/s (207 ft/min)
