VENTUS-2A — Schempp-hirth VENTUS-2A
Fleet & certification
- Built
- 21
- Active
- 11
- Origin
- DE
Per-variant specifications
| Variant | Engine | MTOW | Range | Cruise | Pax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
GLID GLID | — | 525 kg | — | — | — |
VENT VENT | — | 600 kg | — | 80 kt | — |
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The FAA paperwork
TCDS G04CE · 3 · issued 2005-11-23
The FAA-issued Type Certificate for this model is on file (TCDS G04CE), but we haven't yet extracted the structured spec values.
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Registered VENTUS-2A aircraft
Individual VENTUS-2A airframes by tail number — registration history, operator and lineage.
How many Schempp-Hirth VENTUS-2A are there?
21 Schempp-Hirth VENTUS-2A are on the worldwide civil registry, of which about 11 are active. This counts registered airframes, not total production.
How fast is the Schempp-Hirth VENTUS-2A?
The Schempp-Hirth VENTUS-2A cruises at around 80 knots.
What is the Schempp-Hirth VENTUS-2A's maximum take-off weight?
The Schempp-Hirth VENTUS-2A has a maximum take-off weight of 525 kg.
How many seats does the Schempp-Hirth VENTUS-2A have?
The Schempp-Hirth VENTUS-2A is typically configured for up to 1 occupants.
What is the ICAO type designator for the Schempp-Hirth VENTUS-2A?
The Schempp-Hirth VENTUS-2A uses ICAO type designator GLID.
Is the Schempp-Hirth VENTUS-2A type certified?
Yes. The Schempp-Hirth VENTUS-2A holds a type certificate; you can read its Type Certificate Data Sheet (TCDS) and what each section means on Sprinkle.