Schempp-HirthDiscus bT
By Orca (Own work) [public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
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€59000
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Average Flown Distance
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Why buy
It's an high-performer suitable for beginners, and when you are experienced enough to race you don't have to upgrade.
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General characteristics
| Crew | 1 |
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| First flight | 1984 |
| Built | 850 |
Technical characteristics
| Height | 1.27m |
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| Length | 6.68m |
| Wingspan | 15m |
| Wing Area | 10.58m² |
| Aspect Ratio | 21.3 |
| Flaps | No |
| Empty Weight | 233Kg |
| Gross Weight | 525Kg |
| Ballast | 180Kg |
| Retractable Gear | Yes |
| Retractable Propeller | Yes |
| Self Launching | No |
Performance
| Min Sink | 0.59m/s |
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| Glide Ratio | 42.5 |
| Stall speed | 66Km/h |
| VNE | 250Km/h |
| Gs | 5.3/-2.65 |