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Schempp-Hirth Nimbus-2 vs Stemme S6

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

SpecSchempp-Hirth Nimbus-2Stemme S6
ICAO typeNIMBS6
MTOW800 kg900 kg
Range160 nm750 nm
Cruise speed77 kt120 kt
Service ceiling—17,000 ft
Max seats22
Length9 m9 m
Wingspan25 m18 m
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How does the Schempp-Hirth Nimbus-2 compare to the Stemme S6 in range?

The Schempp-Hirth Nimbus-2 has a range of 160 nm; the Stemme S6 has a range of 750 nm.

How does the Schempp-Hirth Nimbus-2 compare to the Stemme S6 in cruise speed?

The Schempp-Hirth Nimbus-2 cruises at 77 kt; the Stemme S6 cruises at 120 kt.

What is the MTOW difference between the Schempp-Hirth Nimbus-2 and the Stemme S6?

The Schempp-Hirth Nimbus-2 has a maximum take-off weight of 800 kg, compared with 900 kg for the Stemme S6.

How many seats do the Schempp-Hirth Nimbus-2 and Stemme S6 have?

The Schempp-Hirth Nimbus-2 seats up to 2; the Stemme S6 seats up to 2.

What ICAO type codes do the Schempp-Hirth Nimbus-2 and Stemme S6 use?

The Schempp-Hirth Nimbus-2 is ICAO type NIMB; the Stemme S6 is ICAO type S6.