Schempp-Hirth Cirrus
Civilian
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The Schempp-Hirth Cirrus is a German open-class sailplane that first flew in 1967. With a 17.7-meter wingspan and 7.2-meter fuselage, this aircraft represents the pinnacle of high-performance soaring design. The Cirrus was engineered for competitive wave and thermal flying, incorporating advanced aerodynamic features characteristic of open-class gliders. Its refined structure and precision handling made it a significant development in German sailplane engineering.
Technische Daten
- Einsatzrolle
- Open-class sailplane
- Herkunft
- Germany
- Erstflug
- 1967
- Länge
- 7,2 m
- Spannweite
- 17,7 m