Schempp-Hirth Ventus-3
Civilian

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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