Scheibe SF 36

SF 36
General information
Type	Powered sailplane
National origin	Germany
Manufacturer	Scheibe Aircraft
History
First flight	1980

The Scheibe SF 36 is a German two-seat self-launched powered sailplane designed and built by Scheibe Aircraft. ^[1]

Design

The SF 36 is an all composite sailplane with an engine mounted at the front. ^[1] It is a low-wing monoplane with airbrakes fitted to the upper surface, it can be fitted with either a fixed or retractable landing gear. ^[1] The SF 36 has a cruciform tail with a fixed horizontal stabilizer and an enclosed cabin which has two seats side by side. ^[1]

The SF 36 is available in two variants, the SF 36A powered by either a Limbach or Sauer piston engine, and the Rotax-powered SF 36R.

Variants

SF 36 A

Powered by either a Limbach L2000 EA, Sauer S 2100-1-HS1 or Sauer S 2100-1-SS1 engine.

SF 36 R

Rotax 912-powered variant.

Specifications (SF 36A)

Data from ^[1]

General characteristics

• Crew: 2
• Length: 7.18 m (23 ft 7 in)
• Wingspan: 16.38 m (53 ft 9 in)
• Wing area: 15.60 m² (168 sq ft)
• Gross weight: 715 kg (1,576 lb)
• Powerplant: 1 × Limbach L2000 EA , 60 kW (80 hp)

Performance

• Maximum speed: 230 km/h (143 mph, 124 kn)

References

1. European Aviation Safety Agency - Type Certificate Data Sheet EASA.A.578 dated 12 April 2011