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Schempp-Hirth Duo Discus

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Schempp-Hirth Duo Discus

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Germany's Schempp-Hirth Duo Discus, introduced in 1993, is a two-seat high-performance sailplane achieving 263 km/h maximum speed. Its 20-meter wingspan and 8.7-meter length enable extended cross-country flights and advanced training missions. The Duo Discus set the standard for modern two-seater competition gliders, combining elegant aerodynamics with the structural efficiency needed for long-distance soaring. Pilots prize its responsive handling and exceptional glide ratio.

Spesifikasjoner

Rolle
Two Seater-class sailplane
Opprinnelse
Germany
Første flytur
1993
Lengde
8,7 m
Vingespenn
20 m
Maks. hastighet
263 km/h