Schempp-Hirth Discus

The Schempp-Hirth Discus is a Standard Class glider designed by Schempp-Hirth. It was produced in Germany between 1984 and 1995 but has continued in production in the Czech Republic. It replaced the Standard Cirrus. It was designed by Klaus Holighaus.

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Schempp-Hirth Discus production list - Part 2: Discus a/b - Serial nos.2
Schempp-Hirth Discus B is a Standard Class glider that combines easy handling with high performance without wing flaps.3

Made by Schempp-Hirth.

the Schempp-Hirth Discus), resulting in a towplane with the same characteristics and efficiency as the sailplane being towed.4
BGA4169 Schempp-Hirth Discus b (99) "493" seen at the Long Mynd BGA4206 Schleicher ASK-13 (13018) at the London Gliding Club airfield of Dunstable on 17th December 5
Empty Weight Lb
510
Wing Area Sqm
11
Designer
Klaus Holighaus
Lists
*List of gliders
Aspect Ratio
21
Glide Ratio
43
Span In
3
Gross Weight Lb
1160
Sink Rate Ms
1
Number Built
>850
Crew
One pilot
Empty Weight Kg
230
Gross Weight Kg
525
Height In
3
Sink Rate Ftmin
116
Manufacturer
Schempp-Hirth
Max Speed Mph
155
Max Speed Kmh
250.0
Height Ft
4
Span Ft
49
Wing Area Sqft
114
Met Or Eng
met
Span M
15
Length Ft
21
Height M
1
Similar Aircraft
*Schleicher ASW 24*PZL Bielsko SZD-55
Length In
7
Length M
7
Category
German sailplanes 1980-1989
Schempp-Hirth aircraft

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