Schempp-Hirth Nimbus-2
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The Schempp-Hirth Nimbus-2 is an Open Class glider built by Schempp-Hirth during the 1970s. The Nimbus-2 first flew in April 1971 and a total of over 240 examples of all subtypes have been built until the beginning of the 1980s.

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Made by Schempp-Hirth.

Schempp-Hirth Nimbus-2 Nimbus 2 Type designation Nimbus-2 Competition class Open Number built 243 + Crew 1 Length 7.28 m 7.33 m (Nimbus-2c) Height 1.45 m Cockpit width 0.2
Empty Weight Lb
759
Wing Area Sqm
14
Designer
Klaus Holighaus
Max Speed Mph
170
Lists
*List of gliders
Aspect Ratio
29
Wing Profile
FX 67-K-170 - FX 67-K-150
Glide Ratio
ca. 47.5
Span In
7
Gross Weight Lb
1276
Capacity
120
Sink Rate Ms
Number Built
243
Crew
One
Empty Weight Kg
345
Gross Weight Kg
580
Height In
9
Sink Rate Ftmin
96
Manufacturer
Schempp-Hirth
First Flight
April
Max Speed Kmh
270
Height Ft
4
Span Ft
66
National Origin
Germany
Wing Area Sqft
155
Span M
20
Length Ft
24
Height M
1
Prime Units
met
Similar Aircraft
*LAK-9*LAK-12*Schleicher ASW 17
Length In
1
Length M
7
Category
German sailplanes 1970-1979
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