Schempp-Hirth Duo Discus
Civilian
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Germany's Schempp-Hirth Duo Discus, introduced in 1993, is a two-seat high-performance sailplane achieving 263 km/h maximum speed. Its 20-meter wingspan and 8.7-meter length enable extended cross-country flights and advanced training missions. The Duo Discus set the standard for modern two-seater competition gliders, combining elegant aerodynamics with the structural efficiency needed for long-distance soaring. Pilots prize its responsive handling and exceptional glide ratio.
Specifications
- Role
- Two Seater-class sailplane
- Origin
- Germany
- First flight
- 1993
- Length
- 8.7 m
- Wingspan
- 20 m
- Max speed
- 263 km/h