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The Schempp-Hirth Nimbus-2 (ICAO type NIMB) is an aircraft of Germany origin, certificated in the Glider (Utility Category) category. It has a maximum take-off weight of 800 kg. It offers a maximum range of 160 nm, a cruise speed of 77 knots and seating for up to 2 across its variants.

Schempp-Hirth Nimbus-2

Schempp-Hirth Nimbus-2
NIMB
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Owner
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Last seen
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MTOW
800 kg
Range
160 nm
Seats
2
Nimbus-2
Schempp-Hirth · Nimbus-2
Model overview

Fleet & certification

Built
127
Active
127
Origin
Germany
Certifying authorities
FAA
Variants

Per-variant specifications

VariantEngineMTOWRangeCruisePax
Nimbus-2
Nimbus-2
—800 kg160 nm77 kt2
Nimbus-2B
Nimbus-2B
—800 kg160 nm77 kt2
Type certification

The FAA paperwork

TCDS G26EU · Rev 3 · issued 2022-02-10

Category
Glider (Utility Category)
MTOW
470 kg
Seats
1 crew
Ceiling
32,800 ft
Certification basis

FAR 21.23 and FAR 21.29 effective February 1, 1965. Federal Republic of Germany "Airworthiness Requirements for Sailplanes" dated February 1966 which has been found to provide a le…

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

Fleet age

51 yearsmedian age

Of the 22 registered Schempp-Hirth Nimbus-2 with a known build year (17% of the 127 we track), the median age is 51 years.

Nimbus-2 — frequently asked
What is the range of the Schempp-Hirth Nimbus-2?

The Schempp-Hirth Nimbus-2 has a maximum range of 160 nautical miles across variants.

How many people can the Schempp-Hirth Nimbus-2 carry?

The Schempp-Hirth Nimbus-2 seats up to 2 across its variants.

What is the MTOW of the Schempp-Hirth Nimbus-2?

The Schempp-Hirth Nimbus-2's maximum take-off weight is 800 kg.

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

The Schempp-Hirth Nimbus-2's ICAO type designator is NIMB.

How many Schempp-Hirth Nimbus-2 aircraft are registered worldwide?

Sprinkle tracks 127 registered Schempp-Hirth Nimbus-2 airframes worldwide.