Discus b — Schempp-hirth Discus b
Fleet & certification
- Built
- 140
- Active
- 44
- Origin
- DE
Per-variant specifications
| Variant | Engine | MTOW | Range | Cruise | Pax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
DISC DISC | — | 600 kg | — | — | 1 |
GLID GLID | — | 525 kg | — | — | 0 |
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The FAA paperwork
TCDS G53EU · 0 · issued 1987-03-17
The FAA-issued Type Certificate for this model is on file (TCDS G53EU), but we haven't yet extracted the structured spec values.
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Registered Discus b aircraft
Individual Discus b airframes by tail number — registration history, operator and lineage.
- N400HB1995
- N65JJ1993
- HB-31081992
- C-FZHT1992
- VH-GFY1992
- HB-30431991
- HB-30411990
- VH-XJW1990
- HB-30621990
- VH-XQW1990
- HB-30221990
- HB-30271989
- HB-19901989
- C-GDSK1989
- N144T1989
- C-GKZZ1989
- VH-UKK1989
- VH-XOT1989
- HB-19661988
- HB-19651988
- N526BC1988
- VH-GIN1988
- EI-GLT1988
- HB-19611988
How many Schempp-Hirth Discus b are there?
140 Schempp-Hirth Discus b are on the worldwide civil registry, of which about 44 are active. This counts registered airframes, not total production.
What is the Schempp-Hirth Discus b's maximum take-off weight?
The Schempp-Hirth Discus b has a maximum take-off weight of 600 kg.
How many seats does the Schempp-Hirth Discus b have?
The Schempp-Hirth Discus b is typically configured for up to 1 occupants.
What is the ICAO type designator for the Schempp-Hirth Discus b?
The Schempp-Hirth Discus b uses ICAO type designator GLID.
Is the Schempp-Hirth Discus b type certified?
Yes. The Schempp-Hirth Discus b holds a type certificate; you can read its Type Certificate Data Sheet (TCDS) and what each section means on Sprinkle.