Nimbus 2c

The Nimbus 2C is our highest performance cross-country glider.

Manufacturer Schempp-Hirth
Club Functions High Performance Single Seater / Cross Country
Registration VH-GAW
Wingspan 20.3m
Aspect ratio 28.6:1
Airfoil Wortmann FX-67-K-1 70
L/D max 49 at 49 knots
Min Sink 0.49 m/s at 41 knots
Stall (flaps at L) 37 knots
Never Exceed (Flaps 0, -4, -7) 146 knots
Never Exceed (Flaps L, +10, +6) 97 knots
Max. Rough Air 97 knots
Max. Manoeuvre 97 knots
Max. Aerotow 97 knots
Max. Winch /Autotow 81 knots
Max. Permitted Total Mass (With water) 650 kg
Nimbus 2C