Schempp-Hirth Ventus
Civilian
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Schempp-Hirth's Ventus, first flown in 1980, is a 15-metre-class sailplane measuring 6.6 meters long with a 17.6-meter wingspan. This single-seat German aircraft pioneered composite construction techniques in the competitive sailplane market, delivering improved weight reduction and aerodynamic precision. The Ventus has participated in world championships and continues to set performance standards. Its refined design philosophy emphasizes elegant simplicity combined with state-of-the-art structural engineering.
Specifications
- Role
- 15 metre-class sailplane
- Origin
- Germany
- Crew
- 1
- First flight
- 1980
- Length
- 6.6 m
- Wingspan
- 17.6 m