Schempp-HirthCertified · Glider · Germany
Discus CS
- Seats
- 1 1
- Max take-off
- 1,157 lb525 kg
- US register
- 36 aircraft36 aircraft
About the Discus CS
The Schempp-Hirth DISCUS CS is a type-certificated glider classified under the Standard Class. Accommodating a single pilot, it is suited for soaring and features a fiberglass and steel tube frame layout with a distinctive swept-back leading edge designed to minimize induced drag.
Manufactured across multiple countries after succeeding an earlier model, the design adopted an approximate elliptical planform using a triple-trapezoidal shape to keep manufacturing costs down. Fuselage options included narrow and wider versions, while tail water ballast tanks provided trimming utility when main wing tanks were utilized.
Engines fitted
8 aircraft| Engine | Power | Share of fleet | Aircraft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aircraft Not Fitted With Engine Not Applicable | — | 8 |
This page covers the Schempp-Hirth SCHEMPP HIRTH DISCUS CS: the same aircraft under other designations.
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