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The Schempp-Hirth Discus 2cT (ICAO type DISC) is an aircraft of Germany origin, certificated in the Glider, Utility Category (Non Self Launching) category. It has a maximum take-off weight of 600 kg. It offers seating for up to 1 across its variants.

Schempp-Hirth Discus 2cT

Schempp-Hirth Discus 2cT
DISC
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MTOW
600 kg
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Seats
1
Discus 2cT
Schempp-Hirth · Discus 2cT
Model overview

Fleet & certification

Built
95
Active
95
Origin
Germany
Certifying authorities
FAA
Variants

Per-variant specifications

VariantEngineMTOWRangeCruisePax
Discus 2cT
Discus 2cT
—600 kg——1
Type certification

The FAA paperwork

TCDS G22CE · issued 2009-01-22

Category
Glider, Utility Category (Non-Self Launching)
MTOW
565 kg
OEW
305 kg
Seats
1 crew
Fuel
13 L
Approved fuelUnleaded automotive gasoline RON 95AVGAS 100 LL
Engine

(1) Solo 2350 two-stroke engine, 20.52 HP (15.3 kW) at 5500 rpm, fixed pitch multi-blade propeller

Certification basis

FAR Part 21 effective February 1, 1965 including Amendments 21-1 through 21-91; JAR 22 effective June 27, 1989 including Amendments; FAA Equivalent Level of Safety numbers ACE-08-1…

Read the TCDS (PDF) →
Safety & ops history

Where to look next

Detailed safety & ops history coming soon — view this model's FAA Airworthiness Directives at FAA.gov.
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Schempp-Hirth Discus 2cT market & fleet intelligence

Registry, flight-tracking and market data on the Schempp-Hirth Discus 2cT fleet — updated daily.

Registration activity

1changed registration in 12 months

1 of the 95 registered Schempp-Hirth Discus 2cT we track changed registration in the last 12 months (1% of the fleet), across 1 registration event. Registration changes include ownership transfers, re-registrations and address updates — not all are sales.

Discus 2cT — frequently asked
How many people can the Schempp-Hirth Discus 2cT carry?

The Schempp-Hirth Discus 2cT seats up to 1 across its variants.

What is the MTOW of the Schempp-Hirth Discus 2cT?

The Schempp-Hirth Discus 2cT's maximum take-off weight is 600 kg.

What is the ICAO type designator for the Schempp-Hirth Discus 2cT?

The Schempp-Hirth Discus 2cT's ICAO type designator is DISC.

How many Schempp-Hirth Discus 2cT aircraft are registered worldwide?

Sprinkle tracks 95 registered Schempp-Hirth Discus 2cT airframes worldwide.