Schempp-Hirth Ventus-2

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 'a' version has a narrow fuselage and the wider fuselage version is called the 2b. Winglets are used with these models.

Schempp-Hirth Ventus-2a et Ventus-2b et assisté à la consécration de son concept de voilure lors de la double victoire du Ventus 2 aux championnats d’Europe de 1994 à Rieti.1

Made by Schempp-Hirth.

Empty Weight Lb
640
Wing Area Sqm
10
Aspect Ratio
30
Span In
1
Gross Weight Lb
1155
Capacity
200
Sink Rate Ms
1
Number Built
627
Crew
One
Empty Weight Kg
290
Gross Weight Kg
525
Height In
3
Sink Rate Ftmin
100
Swept Area Sqm
11
Manufacturer
Schempp-Hirth
Max Speed Mph
180
Max Speed Kmh
285
Height Ft
4
Span Ft
59
National Origin
Germany
Wing Area Sqft
104
Met Or Eng
met
Span M
18
Length Ft
22
Height M
1
Swept Area Sqft
119
Length In
Length M
7
Category
German sailplanes 1990-1999
Schempp-Hirth aircraft

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