Schempp-Hirth Arcus

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Arcus
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Role Two Seater Class glider
National originGermany
Manufacturer Schempp-Hirth
First flight2009
Number built400 as of Dec 2023 [1]

The Schempp-Hirth Arcus is a flapped Two Seater Class glider in production by Schempp-Hirth. It first flew 7 April 2009. It is offered in addition to the Duo Discus which is an unflapped 20 metre two-seater, whose fuselage it shares. The wings have flaperons integrated along the whole span. [2]

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It is available as a pure glider, a turbo using the Solo 2350-engine, and as a self-launching glider using the Solo 2625-02i. An electric power unit based on Antares 20E equipment was produced until end 2016 when cooperation with Lange stopped. [3]

Variants

Arcus
Production variant with a 20 m wingspan.
Arcus T
Production variant with self-sustaining capabilities, using the Solo 2350 engine.
Arcus M
Production variant with self-launching capabilities, using the Solo 2625-02i engine.
Arcus E
Production variant with self-launching capabilities, using the EM42 electric motor.

Specifications

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Arcus T

Data fromSchempp-Hirth. [4]

General characteristics

Performance

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