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The D-model (Nimbus-3D) is the two-seater version. There is also a self-launched two-seat version (Nimbus-3DM) and a two-seat sustainer version (Nimbus-3DT). The first flight of the D-model was in May 1986. The Nimbus-3 was succeeded by the Schempp-Hirth Nimbus-4.
Göppingen Gö 1 Wolf sailplane, 1935; Göppingen Gö 2 improved Grunau 8, 1935; Göppingen Gö 3 Minimoa sailplane, 1936; Göppingen Gö 4 two-seat sailplane, 1938; Göppingen Gö 5 Hütter H 17 sailplane, 1938; Göppingen Gö 6 Minimoa Mo 2a two-seat sailplane, 1937; Göppingen Gö 7 two-seat sport aeroplane (not built)
The Nimbus-4DM is a model of the "Nimbus-4 Family," which consists of single-seat and two-seat gliders and motor gliders. The engine in each motor glider retracts into the fuselage, behind the cockpit. The different models are (production data as of 1999): Nimbus-4: a single-seat glider, type certified in Germany January 1, 1994.
The Schempp-Hirth HS-3 Nimbus was a prototype glider built by Klaus Holighaus. The HS-3 Nimbus was a high performance single-seater. Holighaus designed and built this prototype glider in his spare time with assistance from Schempp-Hirth. Strictly speaking, it is not a Schempp-Hirth glider but rather a glider built at Schempp-Hirth. [1]
Sortable List Of Significant Glider types; Model Manufacturer / Designer Origin Image Year Class Seats Span A/R L/D ... Nimbus 4: Schempp-Hirth: 1990 Open 1 26.5 m ...
The Schempp-Hirth Ventus is a sailplane produced during 1980–1994 by Schempp-Hirth, a German sailplane manufacturer. [1] It was designed by Klaus Holighaus and replaced the Schempp-Hirth Mini-Nimbus. Schempp-Hirth manufactured 613 Ventus sailplanes.
The Schempp-Hirth Ventus-3 is a sailplane produced by Schempp-Hirth. It replaces the highly successful Schempp-Hirth Ventus-2. Design and development It was ...
The Duo Discus XL is the latest version. It shares the same fuselage as the Schempp-Hirth Arcus, and the Schempp-Hirth Nimbus 4D. The cockpit is now 10 cm longer to improve seat comfort, security, space, and ergonomics. The airbrake system has been moved 4 cm towards the leading edge, and now extends 18 mm higher.