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The Schempp-Hirth Cirrus (ICAO type GLID) is an aircraft of Germany origin, certificated in the Glider category. It has a maximum take-off weight of 460 kg. It offers seating for up to 1 across its variants.

Schempp-Hirth Cirrus

Schempp-Hirth Cirrus
GLID
Photo: Flyingchris · Public domain
Year
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Owner
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Last seen
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MTOW
460 kg
Range
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Seats
1
Cirrus
Schempp-Hirth · Cirrus
Model overview

Fleet & certification

Built
68
Active
68
Origin
Germany
Certifying authorities
FAA
Variants

Per-variant specifications

VariantEngineMTOWRangeCruisePax
Cirrus
Cirrus
—460 kg———
Type certification

The FAA paperwork

TCDS G19EU · Rev 1 · issued 2022-02-10

Category
Glider
MTOW
460 kg
Seats
1 crew
Certification basis

FAR 21.23, effective January 12, 1968. Federal Republic of Germany Glider Airworthiness Requirements, dated August 1939 was found to provide a level of safety equivalent to provisi…

Safety & ops history

Where to look next

Detailed safety & ops history coming soon — view this model's FAA Airworthiness Directives at FAA.gov.

Schempp-Hirth Cirrus market & fleet intelligence

Registry, flight-tracking and market data on the Schempp-Hirth Cirrus fleet — updated daily.

Fleet age

57 yearsmedian age

Of the 23 registered Schempp-Hirth Cirrus with a known build year (34% of the 68 we track), the median age is 57 years.

Cirrus — frequently asked
How many people can the Schempp-Hirth Cirrus carry?

The Schempp-Hirth Cirrus seats up to 1 across its variants.

What is the MTOW of the Schempp-Hirth Cirrus?

The Schempp-Hirth Cirrus's maximum take-off weight is 460 kg.

What is the ICAO type designator for the Schempp-Hirth Cirrus?

The Schempp-Hirth Cirrus's ICAO type designator is GLID.

How many Schempp-Hirth Cirrus aircraft are registered worldwide?

Sprinkle tracks 68 registered Schempp-Hirth Cirrus airframes worldwide.