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Stemme S 12 vs Schempp-Hirth Nimbus-2

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

SpecStemme S 12Schempp-Hirth Nimbus-2
ICAO typeS12SNIMB
MTOW1,500 kg800 kg
Range950 nm160 nm
Cruise speed120 kt77 kt
Service ceiling30,000 ft—
Max seats42
Length8 m9 m
Wingspan25 m25 m
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How does the Stemme S 12 compare to the Schempp-Hirth Nimbus-2 in range?

The Stemme S 12 has a range of 950 nm; the Schempp-Hirth Nimbus-2 has a range of 160 nm.

How does the Stemme S 12 compare to the Schempp-Hirth Nimbus-2 in cruise speed?

The Stemme S 12 cruises at 120 kt; the Schempp-Hirth Nimbus-2 cruises at 77 kt.

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

The Stemme S 12 has a maximum take-off weight of 1,500 kg, compared with 800 kg for the Schempp-Hirth Nimbus-2.

How many seats do the Stemme S 12 and Schempp-Hirth Nimbus-2 have?

The Stemme S 12 seats up to 4; the Schempp-Hirth Nimbus-2 seats up to 2.

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

The Stemme S 12 is ICAO type S12S; the Schempp-Hirth Nimbus-2 is ICAO type NIMB.