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Schempp-Hirth SHK

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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.

Specifiche tecniche

Ruolo
Glider
Origine
Germany
Equipaggio
1
Primo volo
1965
Lunghezza
6,3 m
Apertura alare
17 m
Velocità massima
200 km/h