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Schempp-Hirth Duo Discus XL

59.9k Erc90F4RU  1.8 years ago

huh?


Hi! Yep, its Duo Discus XL!


Wiki:

The Duo Discus replaced the Janus as Schempp Hirth's high-performance two-seater trainer. It has a four-piece wing with a span of 20 metres. As with most tandem two-seat gliders, its wing is slightly swept forward so the wing root can be slightly aft to allow the rear pilot an improved view. Although it shares its name with the highly successful Standard Class Discus, any resemblance is only superficial. It first flew in 1993, and is still in production at the factory in Orlican in the Czech Republic. Its best glide ratio was measured as 44:1. An optional 'turbo' retractable two-stroke engine can be specified for extended gliding sessions. As of August 2007, over 500 Duo Discuses have been built. In the U.S. Air Force, it is known as the TG-15A. The chief rival of the Duo Discus is now the DG Flugzeugbau DG-1001.


Controls:

Ag1 - Open/Close Canopy
Ag2 - Airbrake
VTOL Down - Flaps


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Notes:

1st - Idea by @TheGliderGuy
2nd - Livery based on this photo:

3rd - that all


So, See Ya'll, and be accurate!

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General Characteristics

  • Successors 1 airplane(s)
  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 108.2ft (33.0m)
  • Length 46.6ft (14.2m)
  • Height 11.5ft (3.5m)
  • Empty Weight 2,889lbs (1,310kg)
  • Loaded Weight 2,889lbs (1,310kg)

Performance

  • Wing Loading 5.2lbs/ft2 (25.2kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 559.0ft2 (51.9m2)
  • Drag Points 917

Parts

  • Number of Parts 123
  • Control Surfaces 11
  • Performance Cost 831
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    59.9k Erc90F4RU

    Some ☕'s
    @TheGliderGuy cuz you give me idea
    @MrCOPTY Instant ☕

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    59.9k Erc90F4RU

    And Yea

    If YOU wanna upgrate it, or just change livery, do it, its allowed

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    35.4k TheGliderGuy

    @Erc90F4RU nice dude.

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    59.9k Erc90F4RU

    @TheGliderGuy Im inspired, looking on your Dup Discus XL

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    35.4k TheGliderGuy

    A real Nice glider super good!!

    1.8 years ago
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    35.4k TheGliderGuy

    Yes mate looks Amazing

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    59.9k Erc90F4RU

    @WiniMii yessir

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    4,589 Zerstorer

    First updoot after a million years

    1.8 years ago