Duo Discus — Schempp-hirth Duo Discus

Fleet & certification
- Built
- 152
- Active
- 43
- Origin
- DE
Per-variant specifications
| Variant | Engine | MTOW | Range | Cruise | Pax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
DUOD DUOD | — | 700 kg | 110 nm | — | 2 |
GLID GLID | — | — | — | — | — |
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The FAA paperwork
TCDS G85EU · 1 · issued 2008-04-11
The FAA-issued Type Certificate for this model is on file (TCDS G85EU), but we haven't yet extracted the structured spec values.
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Registered Duo Discus aircraft
Individual Duo Discus airframes by tail number — registration history, operator and lineage.
- N620JF2025
- N990DD2025
- N678GB2016
- C-FRNV2016
- N484KS2015
- VH-GKM2015
- HB-34602015
- HB-34392014
- VH-GRL2011
- HB-34382011
- HB-33852009
- HB-34132008
- VH-KDX2007
- HB-34182007
- HB-34152007
- N533BG2007
- HB-34112007
- HB-34162007
- N268MP2007
- HB-33962006
- HB-34012006
- HB-33872005
- N909BB2005
- HB-33902005
How many Schempp-Hirth Duo Discus are there?
152 Schempp-Hirth Duo Discus are on the worldwide civil registry, of which about 43 are active. This counts registered airframes, not total production.
What is the range of the Schempp-Hirth Duo Discus?
The Schempp-Hirth Duo Discus has a range of about 110 nautical miles.
What is the Schempp-Hirth Duo Discus's maximum take-off weight?
The Schempp-Hirth Duo Discus has a maximum take-off weight of 700 kg.
How many seats does the Schempp-Hirth Duo Discus have?
The Schempp-Hirth Duo Discus is typically configured for up to 2 occupants.
What is the ICAO type designator for the Schempp-Hirth Duo Discus?
The Schempp-Hirth Duo Discus uses ICAO type designator GLID.
Is the Schempp-Hirth Duo Discus type certified?
Yes. The Schempp-Hirth Duo Discus holds a type certificate; you can read its Type Certificate Data Sheet (TCDS) and what each section means on Sprinkle.




