Discus A
  • Registration: N171JW
  • Manufacturer: Schempp-Hirth
  • Country of Orgin: Germany
  • Glide Ratio: 42.5:1
Discus A
The Schempp-Hirth Discus is a Standard Class glider designed by Schempp-Hirth. It was produced in Germany between 1984 and 1995 but has continued in production in the Czech Republic. It replaced the Standard Cirrus. It was designed by Klaus Holighaus.
Will Jameson
Crew: One pilot Length: 6.58 m (21 ft 7 in) Wingspan: 15.00 m (49 ft 3 in) Height: 1.30 m (4 ft 3 in) Wing area: 10.58 m2 (113.9 ft2) Aspect ratio: 21.3 Empty weight: 230 kg (510 lb) Gross weight: 525 kg (1,160 lb)
Maximum speed: 250 km/h (155 mph) Maximum glide ratio: 42.5 Rate of sink: 0.59 m/s (116 ft/min)

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