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Schempp-Hirth Nimbus

Sailplane · Early Jet (1946–1969)

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The Schempp-Hirth HS-3 Nimbus was a prototype glider built by Klaus Holighaus.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Sub-Category
Sailplane
Domain
Civil
Era
Early Jet (1946–1969)
Length (ft)
24
Wingspan (ft)
72
Empty Weight (lb)
816
MTOW (lb)
1102