Schempp-Hirth Cirrus - Specifications

Specifications

General characteristics

  • Crew: One
  • Capacity: 98 kg (215 lb) water ballast
  • Length: 7.20 m (23 ft 8 in)
  • Wingspan: 17.74 m (58 ft 2 in)
  • Height: 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)
  • Wing area: 12.6 m2 (136 ft2)
  • Aspect ratio: 24.9
  • Wing profile: FX 66-196, FX 60-126 (tips)
  • Empty weight: 276 kg (607 lb)
  • Gross weight: 400 kg (880 lb)

Performance

  • Maximum glide ratio: 44
  • Rate of sink: 0.5 m/s (98 ft/min)

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