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Top speed
  
280 km/h

Length
  
8.73 m

Wingspan
  
20 m

Manufacturer
  
Schempp-Hirth

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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.

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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 is also in production in collaboration with Lange Aviation GmbH.

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Variants

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Arcus
Production variant with a 20-metre wingspan.
Arcus T
Production variant with self-sustaining capabilities, using the Solo 2350 engine.
Arcus M
Production variant with selflaunching capabilities, using the Solo 2625-02i engine.

Specifications

Data from Schempp-Hirth.

General characteristics

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  • Crew: Two
  • Capacity: 185 kg (407) water ballast
  • Length: 8.73 m (28.64 ft in)
  • Wingspan: 20.00 m (65.62 ft in)
  • Wing area: 15.6 m2 (167.9 ft2)
  • Aspect ratio: 25.7
  • Empty weight: 430 kg (948 lb)
  • Gross weight: 800 kg (1764 lb)

    • Performance

  • Maximum speed: 280 km/h (174 mph)
  • Maximum glide ratio: 50
  • Rate of sink: 0.56 m/s (110 ft/min)

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    References

    Schempp-Hirth Arcus Wikipedia
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