Schempp-HirthVentus a
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General characteristics
| Class | FAI 15 Metre |
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| Crew | 1 |
| First flight | 1980 |
| Built | 613 |
Technical characteristics
| Height | 1.27m |
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| Length | 6.35m |
| Wingspan | 15m |
| Wing Area | 9.51m² |
| Aspect Ratio | 23.7 |
| Flaps | Yes |
| Empty Weight | 240Kg |
| Gross Weight | 525Kg |
| Ballast | 160Kg |
| Retractable Gear | Yes |
| Retractable Propeller | No |
| Self Launching | No |
Performance
| Min Sink | 0.58m/s |
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| Glide Ratio | 43.5 |
| Stall speed | 65Km/h |
| VNE | 250Km/h |
| Gs | 5.3/-2.65 |