Schempp-Hirth Ventus-2cxM (18 m, 565 kg version)

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Schempp-Hirth Ventus-2cxM (18 m, 565 kg version), side profile
Schempp-Hirth Ventus-2cxM (18 m, 565 kg version), side profile
6.78 m
Schempp-Hirth Ventus-2cxM (18 m, 565 kg version), top view
Schempp-Hirth Ventus-2cxM (18 m, 565 kg version), top view
18 m

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The Schempp-Hirth Ventus-2 is a sailplane produced by Schempp-Hirth since 1994. It replaced the highly successful Schempp-Hirth Ventus.

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Summary of “Schempp-Hirth Ventus-2” from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia, used under CC BY-SA 4.0. Retrieved 2026-10-11.

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Specifications

Length
6.78 m
Wingspan
18 m
Max take-off weight
0.56 t
Cruise speed
145 km/h
Max speed
285 km/h
Range
340 km
Engines
1 × Solo 2625-01
Power
38 kW / 52 PS
First flight
1994

From the AirwayControl spec register, curated from Wikipedia and manufacturer pages. Figures vary by variant.