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Schempp-Hirth Ventus-2 vs Stemme S 12

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

SpecSchempp-Hirth Ventus-2Stemme S 12
ICAO typeVENTS12S
MTOW600 kg1,500 kg
Range—950 nm
Cruise speed80 kt120 kt
Service ceiling39,370 ft30,000 ft
Max seats—4
Length—8 m
Wingspan18 m25 m
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How does the Schempp-Hirth Ventus-2 compare to the Stemme S 12 in cruise speed?

The Schempp-Hirth Ventus-2 cruises at 80 kt; the Stemme S 12 cruises at 120 kt.

What is the MTOW difference between the Schempp-Hirth Ventus-2 and the Stemme S 12?

The Schempp-Hirth Ventus-2 has a maximum take-off weight of 600 kg, compared with 1,500 kg for the Stemme S 12.

What ICAO type codes do the Schempp-Hirth Ventus-2 and Stemme S 12 use?

The Schempp-Hirth Ventus-2 is ICAO type VENT; the Stemme S 12 is ICAO type S12S.