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The Schempp-Hirth Ventus is a sailplane produced during 1980-1994 by Schempp-Hirth a German sailplane manufacturer. It was designed by Klaus Holighaus and replaced the Schempp-Hirth Mini-Nimbus. Schempp-Hirth manufactured 613 Ventus sailplanes.
The Schempp-Hirth Ventus, from Kirchheim/Teck in one of the worlds
most successful sailplane designs. Hence, there are variants of the
Ventus from 15-18 m wingspan.1
The Schempp-Hirth Ventus-2 is a sailplane produced by Schempp-Hirth
since 1994. It replaced the highly successful Schempp-Hirth Ventus.
The Ventus-2a and 2b are 15 metre sailplanes. The...2
BGA4292 Schempp-Hirth Ventus 2cT (10/41) "VII" seen on 14th June 2003
BGA4315 Schleicher ASW 27 (27013) "432" seen at Dunstable on 16th May
2004
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Made by Schempp-Hirth.
Schempp-Hirth Ventus is the predecessor of the Schempp-Hirth Ventus-2.
when Schempp-Hirth Ventus-2B appeared in front of him. Glider passed
over top of his glider canopy and impacted tail of his glider.4
Schempp-Hirth Ventus 2cT and Discus 2T & 2cT "Turbo" Pylon Cracks 2nd
December 2010
There have been several instances of pylons cracking on Ventus 2cT
sailplanes.5
Schempp-Hirth Ventus-2B glider, N80077, was destroyed following a loss
of control during the approach to an off airport landing near Hobbs,
New Mexico.6
Empty Weight Lb
471
Wing Area Sqm
10
Designer
Klaus Holighaus
Span Ft
49
Aspect Ratio
24
Successor
Schempp-Hirth Ventus-2
Wing Profile
FX 79-K-144
Glide Ratio
ca. 44
Span In
3
Gross Weight Lb
1155
Capacity
160
Sink Rate Ms
1
Number Built
ca. 611
Crew
one
Empty Weight Kg
214
Gross Weight Kg
525
Height In
3
Sink Rate Ftmin
116
Manufacturer
Max Speed Mph
160
Max Speed Kmh
250
Height Ft
4
Origin
Germany
National Origin
Germany
Wing Area Sqft
102
Met Or Eng
met
Span M
15
Length Ft
20
Variants With Their Own Articles
Schempp-Hirth Ventus-2
Height M
1
Length In
10
Length M
6
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