Discus

 

Manufacturer: Schempp-Hirth

Country: Germany

Wing Span: 15.0 m

Length: 6.58m

High: ?m

Wing area: 10.58 sq. m

Aspect ratio: 21.3

Empty weight: 230kg

All-Up Mass: 525kg

Max wing loading: 50kg/sq.m

Min wing loading: 29.5kg/sq.m

Min. sink: 0.59 m/s

L/D max. : 43

Max. Rough Air Speed: 200km/h 108kt

Vne: 250km/h - 135kt

Load Factor: +5.3 / -2.7

DISCUS is the most successful Standard Class sailplane in recent years.The gain in performance, is real - not only in climb with high ballast loads but also in the glide at higher speeds. Owner Chris Runeckles and his Discus on the grid-line.

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