The Vityaz was designed to comply with the US FAR 103 Ultralight Vehicles rules as well as European regulations. It features a paraglider-style wing, single-place or two-place accommodation and a single engine in pusher configuration. Early versions were powered by a Zanzottera MZ 34 27.50NaN0 motor with a 2.5:1 ratio reduction drive and a 1250NaN0 diameter two-bladed wooden propeller. Later versions feature a Simonini Mini 2 Plus of 280NaN0 or a Simonini Mini 2 Evo of 330NaN0 and a two-bladed wooden propeller. The fuel tank capacity is, while later versions offer an option of . The aircraft is built in two versions, one predominantly from aluminium and the other from titanium.[1] [2]
As is the case with all paramotors, take-off and landing is accomplished by foot. Inflight steering is accomplished via handles that actuate the canopy brakes, creating roll and yaw.[1]