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Schempp-Hirth SHK

Civilian
Schempp-Hirth SHK

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Schempp-Hirth's SHK is a German single-seat glider first flown in 1965, capable of 200 km/h. At 6.3 meters long with a 17-meter wingspan, the SHK provides an efficient platform for moderate-distance soaring and transitional cross-country flying. The aircraft's design balances wing loading with structural simplicity, making it accessible to intermediate and advanced pilots. Its speed capability and practical dimensions made the SHK popular in European club flying throughout the 1960s and beyond.

Caractéristiques

Rôle
Glider
Origine
Germany
Équipage
1
Premier vol
1965
Longueur
6,3 m
Envergure
17 m
Vitesse maximale
200 km/h