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Schempp-Hirth Ventus-3

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Schempp-Hirth Ventus-3

Bild: Wikimedia Commons

The Schempp-Hirth Ventus-3, which debuted in 2016, represents the latest evolution in 18-metre-class sailplane design, capable of 280 km/h. At 6.6 meters long with an 18-meter wingspan, this contemporary German aircraft incorporates advanced materials and computational aerodynamic optimization. The Ventus-3 demonstrates modern sailplane engineering's integration of precision manufacturing, lightweight composite structures, and sophisticated flight testing protocols. It continues the Ventus lineage of championship-winning performance.

Technische Daten

Einsatzrolle
18 metre-class sailplane
Herkunft
Germany
Erstflug
2016
Länge
6,6 m
Spannweite
18 m
Höchstgeschwindigkeit
280 km/h