Schempp-Hirth Standard Cirrus

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The Schempp-Hirth Standard Cirrus, introduced in 1969, is a standard-class sailplane measuring 6.3 meters in length with a 15-meter wingspan. This single-seat German aircraft was designed to compete in the rigidly defined standard class, where wing area and aspect ratio limits promote pilot skill and aerodynamic refinement. The Standard Cirrus influenced decades of subsequent competition glider design, establishing benchmarks for efficiency and handling that remain respected today.