Scheibe SF 36

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SF 36
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Role Powered sailplane
National origin Germany
Manufacturer Scheibe Aircraft
First flight 1980

The Scheibe SF 36 is a German two-seat self-launched powered sailplane designed and built by Scheibe Aircraft.[1]

Design[]

The SF 36 is an all composite sailplane with an engine mounted at the front.[1] It is a low-wing monoplane with airbrakes fitted to the upper surface, it can be fitted with either a fixed or retractable central monowheel landing gear.[1] The SF 36 has a cruciform tail with a fixed horizontal stabilizer and an enclosed cabin which has two seats side by side.[1]

The SF 36 is available in two variants, the SF 36A powered by either a Limbach or Sauer piston engine, and the Rotax-powered SF 36R.

Variants[]

SF 36 A
Powered by either a Limbach L2000 EA, Sauer S 2100-1-HS1 or Sauer S 2100-1-SS1 engine.
SF 36 R
Rotax 912-powered variant.

Specifications (SF 36A)[]

Data from [1]

General characteristics

  • Crew: 2
  • Length: 7.18 m (23 ft 7 in)
  • Wingspan: 16.38 m (53 ft 9 in)
  • Wing area: 15.60 m2 (168 sq ft)
  • Gross weight: 715 kg (1,576 lb)
  • Powerplant: 1 × Limbach L2000 EA , 60 kW (80 hp)

Performance

  • Maximum speed: 230 km/h (143 mph, 124 kn)

References[]

  1. ^ a b c d e European Aviation Safety Agency - Type Certificate Data Sheet EASA.A.578 dated 12 April 2011
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