The Schempp-Hirth Janus (ICAO type JANU) is an aircraft of Germany origin, certificated in the Glider category. It has a maximum take-off weight of 620 kg. It offers seating for up to 2 across its variants.
Schempp-Hirth Janus
Fleet & certification
- Built
- 148
- Active
- 148
- Origin
- Germany
Per-variant specifications
| Variant | Engine | MTOW | Range | Cruise | Pax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JANUS JANUS | — | 600–620 kg | — | — | 2 |
The FAA paperwork
TCDS G34EU · Rev 1 · issued 1992-11-19
- Category
- Glider
- MTOW
- 620 kg
- Seats
- 2 crew
FAR 21.29 and FAR 21.23, effective February 1, 1965.
Where to look next
Schempp-Hirth Janus market & fleet intelligence
Registry, flight-tracking and market data on the Schempp-Hirth Janus fleet — updated daily.
45 yearsmedian age
Of the 17 registered Schempp-Hirth Janus with a known build year (11% of the 148 we track), the median age is 45 years.
How many people can the Schempp-Hirth Janus carry?
The Schempp-Hirth Janus seats up to 2 across its variants.
What is the MTOW of the Schempp-Hirth Janus?
The Schempp-Hirth Janus's maximum take-off weight is 620 kg.
What is the ICAO type designator for the Schempp-Hirth Janus?
The Schempp-Hirth Janus's ICAO type designator is JANU.
How many Schempp-Hirth Janus aircraft are registered worldwide?
Sprinkle tracks 148 registered Schempp-Hirth Janus airframes worldwide.
Registered Janus aircraft
Individual Janus airframes by tail number — registration history, operator and lineage.
- VH-ZAV· 1993
- C-GDJQ· 1986
- VH-GGL· 1985
- VH-GVX· 1984
- N555MT· 1984
- N999WR· 1982
- VH-FQT· 1981
- VH-EVV· 1981
- VH-HNX· 1981
- VH-GVU· 1979
- VH-UIU· 1978
- VH-IZI· 1978
- N480J· 1977
- VH-GWQ· 1976
- VH-IUX· 1976
- N90180· 1976
- VH-GWZ· 1976
- G-CLTC
- F-CFAN
- HB-3132
- D-KVVV
- D-6167
- OO-ZVK
- D-8088