Schempp-Hirth Discus-2
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The Schempp-Hirth Discus-2 is a Standard Class sailplane produced by Schempp-Hirth since 1998. It replaced the highly successful Schempp-Hirth Discus.

Schempp-Hirth Discus-2 - a version with wing extensions for the increasingly popular 18 metre Class, the ASW 28-18.1

Made by Schempp-Hirth.

Empty Weight Lb
532
Wing Area Sqm
11
First Flight
ca.
Lists
*List of gliders
Glide Ratio
45
Span In
3
Gross Weight Lb
1155
Capacity
200
Sink Rate Ms
1
Crew
One
Empty Weight Kg
ca. 242
Gross Weight Kg
525
Height In
3
Sink Rate Ftmin
116
Manufacturer
Schempp-Hirth
Max Speed Mph
160
Max Speed Kmh
250
Height Ft
4
Span Ft
49
National Origin
Germany
Wing Area Sqft
109
Met Or Eng
met
Span M
15
Length Ft
21
Height M
1
Similar Aircraft
*Rolladen-Schneider LS8*Schleicher ASW 28
Length In
Length M
6
Category
German sailplanes 1990-1999
Schempp-Hirth aircraft

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