Scheibe SF 36

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SF 36
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RolePowered sailplane
National originGermany
Manufacturer Scheibe Aircraft
First flight1980

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

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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

Performance

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