NIMBUS 2B — Schempp-hirth NIMBUS 2B
Fleet & certification
- Built
- 12
- Active
- 4
- Origin
- DE
Per-variant specifications
| Variant | Engine | MTOW | Range | Cruise | Pax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
GLID GLID | — | — | — | — | — |
NIMB NIMB | — | 800 kg | 160 nm | 77 kt | 2 |
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The FAA paperwork
TCDS G26EU · 3 · issued 2022-02-10
The FAA-issued Type Certificate for this model is on file (TCDS G26EU), but we haven't yet extracted the structured spec values.
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Registered NIMBUS 2B aircraft
Individual NIMBUS 2B airframes by tail number — registration history, operator and lineage.
How many Schempp-Hirth NIMBUS 2B are there?
12 Schempp-Hirth NIMBUS 2B are on the worldwide civil registry, of which about 4 are active. This counts registered airframes, not total production.
What is the range of the Schempp-Hirth NIMBUS 2B?
The Schempp-Hirth NIMBUS 2B has a range of about 160 nautical miles.
How fast is the Schempp-Hirth NIMBUS 2B?
The Schempp-Hirth NIMBUS 2B cruises at around 77 knots.
What is the Schempp-Hirth NIMBUS 2B's maximum take-off weight?
The Schempp-Hirth NIMBUS 2B has a maximum take-off weight of 800 kg.
How many seats does the Schempp-Hirth NIMBUS 2B have?
The Schempp-Hirth NIMBUS 2B is typically configured for up to 2 occupants.
Is the Schempp-Hirth NIMBUS 2B type certified?
Yes. The Schempp-Hirth NIMBUS 2B holds a type certificate; you can read its Type Certificate Data Sheet (TCDS) and what each section means on Sprinkle.