The Mac Muse is a Czech single-place paraglider that was designed by Peter Recek and produced by Mac Para Technology of Rožnov pod Radhoštěm. It remained in production in 2016 as the Muse 4.[1]
| Role | Paraglider |
|---|---|
| National origin | Czech Republic |
| Manufacturer | Mac Para Technology |
| Designer | Peter Recek |
| Status | In production (Muse 4, 2016) |
Design and development
editThe aircraft was designed as an intermediate glider and paramotoring wing.[1]
The design has progressed through four generations of models, the Muse, Muse 2, 3 and 4, each improving on the last. The models are each named for their approximate wing area in square metres.[1]
The manufacturer claims a glide ratio of 9:1 for the Muse 4.[2]
Variants
editMuse
edit- Muse 23
- Extra small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 9.95 m (32.6 ft) span wing has a wing area of 22.87 m2 (246.2 sq ft), 36 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.33:1. The pilot weight range is 60 to 80 kg (132 to 176 lb). The glider model is DHV 1 certified.[1]
- Muse 25
- Small-sized model for light pilots. Its 10.91 m (35.8 ft) span wing has a wing area of 25.6 m2 (276 sq ft), 39 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.65:1. The pilot weight range is 70 to 90 kg (154 to 198 lb). The glider model is IA certified.[1]
- Muse 28
- Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 11.55 m (37.9 ft) span wing has a wing area of 28.7 m2 (309 sq ft), 39 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.65:1. The pilot weight range is 85 to 110 kg (187 to 243 lb). The glider model is DHV 1 certified.[1]
- Muse 30
- Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 11.95 m (39.2 ft) span wing has a wing area of 30.7 m2 (330 sq ft), 39 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.65:1. The pilot weight range is 98 to 127 kg (216 to 280 lb). The glider model is IA certified.[1]
- Muse 33
- Extra large-sized model for even heavier pilots. Its 12.5 m (41.0 ft) span wing has a wing area of 33.55 m2 (361.1 sq ft), 39 cells and the aspect ratio is 4.65:1. The pilot weight range is 115 to 145 kg (254 to 320 lb).[1]
Muse 4
edit- Muse 4 22
- Extra small-sized model for lighter pilots. Its 10.58 m (34.7 ft) span wing has a wing area of 21.68 m2 (233.4 sq ft), 46 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.16:1. The pilot weight range for free flight is 60 to 75 kg (132 to 165 lb). The glider model is LTF/EN-A certified.[2]
- Muse 4 24
- Small-sized model for light pilots. Its 11.13 m (36.5 ft) span wing has a wing area of 24.01 m2 (258.4 sq ft), 46 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.16:1. The pilot weight range for free flight is 67 to 85 kg (148 to 187 lb). The glider model is LTF/EN-A certified.[2]
- Muse 4 26
- Mid-sized model for medium-weight pilots. Its 11.6 m (38.1 ft) span wing has a wing area of 26.70 m2 (287.4 sq ft), 46 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.16:1. The pilot weight range for free flight is 75 to 95 kg (165 to 209 lb). The glider model is LTF/EN-A certified.[2]
- Muse 4 28
- Large-sized model for heavier pilots. Its 12.02 m (39.4 ft) span wing has a wing area of 28.0 m2 (301 sq ft), 46 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.16:1. The pilot weight range for free flight is 85 to 110 kg (187 to 243 lb). The glider model is LTF/EN-A certified.[2]
- Muse 4 30
- Extra large-sized model for even heavier pilots. Its 12.5 m (41.0 ft) span wing has a wing area of 30.28 m2 (325.9 sq ft), 46 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.16:1. The pilot weight range for free flight is 105 to 135 kg (231 to 298 lb). The glider model is LTF/EN-A certified.[2]
- Muse 4 34
- Extra large-sized model for even heavier pilots. Its 13.34 m (43.8 ft) span wing has a wing area of 34.5 m2 (371 sq ft), 46 cells and the aspect ratio is 5.16:1. The pilot weight range for free flight is 115 to 150 kg (254 to 331 lb).[2]
Specifications (Muse 23)
editData from Bertrand[1]
General characteristics
- Crew: one
- Wingspan: 9.95 m (32 ft 8 in)
- Wing area: 22.87 m2 (246.2 sq ft)
- Aspect ratio: 4.33:1
Performance
- Maximum speed: 37 km/h (23 mph, 20 kn)
- Rate of sink: 1.10 m/s (217 ft/min)