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Schempp-Hirth Mini-Nimbus vs Schempp-Hirth Nimbus-2

Side-by-side aircraft model specifications (max across variants).

SpecSchempp-Hirth Mini-NimbusSchempp-Hirth Nimbus-2
ICAO typeGLIDNIMB
MTOW800 kg800 kg
Range160 nm160 nm
Cruise speed77 kt77 kt
Service ceiling32,800 ft—
Max seats22
Length9 m9 m
Wingspan25 m25 m
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How does the Schempp-Hirth Mini-Nimbus compare to the Schempp-Hirth Nimbus-2 in range?

The Schempp-Hirth Mini-Nimbus has a range of 160 nm; the Schempp-Hirth Nimbus-2 has a range of 160 nm.

How does the Schempp-Hirth Mini-Nimbus compare to the Schempp-Hirth Nimbus-2 in cruise speed?

The Schempp-Hirth Mini-Nimbus cruises at 77 kt; the Schempp-Hirth Nimbus-2 cruises at 77 kt.

What is the MTOW difference between the Schempp-Hirth Mini-Nimbus and the Schempp-Hirth Nimbus-2?

The Schempp-Hirth Mini-Nimbus has a maximum take-off weight of 800 kg, compared with 800 kg for the Schempp-Hirth Nimbus-2.

How many seats do the Schempp-Hirth Mini-Nimbus and Schempp-Hirth Nimbus-2 have?

The Schempp-Hirth Mini-Nimbus seats up to 2; the Schempp-Hirth Nimbus-2 seats up to 2.

What ICAO type codes do the Schempp-Hirth Mini-Nimbus and Schempp-Hirth Nimbus-2 use?

The Schempp-Hirth Mini-Nimbus is ICAO type GLID; the Schempp-Hirth Nimbus-2 is ICAO type NIMB.