Schempp-Hirth
manufacturerUnclaimedGerman sailplane manufacturer producing the Discus, Duo Discus, and Ventus gliders for club and competition pilots.
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Schempp-Hirth, headquartered in Kirchheim unter Teck, Germany, manufactures gliders and motor gliders including the Discus-2 club glider, Duo Discus tandem two-seater, Ventus-3 high-performance single-seater, and Arcus powered glider. Founded in 1935, Schempp-Hirth is one of the oldest continuously operating glider manufacturers in the world. Aircraft are used by gliding clubs, private competition pilots, and aero tow operators globally.
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- 🇩🇪 Germany 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇦🇺 Australia 🇫🇷 France 🇺🇸 United States