Schempp-Hirth Ventus-3
Civilian
Afbeelding: Wikimedia Commons
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.
Specificaties
- Rol
- 18 metre-class sailplane
- Herkomst
- Germany
- Eerste vlucht
- 2016
- Lengte
- 6,6 m
- Spanwijdte
- 18 m
- Maximumsnelheid
- 280 km/h