The Nimbus-3 uses carbon-fibre extensively and has a new wing profile compared with the Nimbus-2. It has a four-piece carbon-fibre wing with a 22.9 metre span but may be increased to 24.5 or 25.5 metres with tip extensions. The outer wing panels are slightly modified Ventus wings. When rolling at large aileron deflection, small spoiler flaps deploy at the inner wingtip to compensate for lack of rudder power. It was first flown on 21 February 1981 by its designer Dipl.-Ing Klaus Holighaus. A glide ratio of 60:1 has been claimed. The Nimbus-3T version has a sustainer engine.
Nimbus-3s took the first three places in the Open Class in the 1981 World Gliding Championships although there were only 12 entrants. In the 1983 World Championships it took the top six places, and it won again in the 1985 Championships.
The D-model (Nimbus-3D) is the two-seater version. There is also a self-launched two-seat version (Nimbus-3DM) and a two-seat sustainer version (Nimbus-3DT). The first flight of the D-model was in May 1986.
^John W.R. Taylor, ed. (1988). Jane's All the World's Aircraft 1988-89. London: Jane's Information Group. p. 628. ISBN0-7106-0867-5.
Further reading
Milgram, Fred Thomas; Judah; translator; contributor (1999). Fundamentals of sailplane design (3rd ed.). College Park, MD: College Park Press. ISBN978-0966955309. {{cite book}}: |last2= has generic name (help)
Simons, Martin (2005). Sailplanes 1965-2000 (2nd revised ed.). Königswinter: EQIP Werbung und Verlag G.m.b.H. ISBN978-3-9808838-1-8.
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schempp, hirth, nimbus, this, article, includes, list, general, references, lacks, sufficient, corresponding, inline, citations, please, help, improve, this, article, introducing, more, precise, citations, february, 2010, learn, when, remove, this, template, m. This article includes a list of general references but it lacks sufficient corresponding inline citations Please help to improve this article by introducing more precise citations February 2010 Learn how and when to remove this template message The Schempp Hirth Nimbus 3 is a glider built by Schempp Hirth Nimbus 3DRole Open class sailplaneNational origin GermanyManufacturer Schempp HirthDesigner Klaus HolighausFirst flight 21 February 1981 Contents 1 Design and development 2 Specifications Nimbus 3 3 See also 4 References 5 Further reading 6 External linksDesign and development EditThe Nimbus 3 uses carbon fibre extensively and has a new wing profile compared with the Nimbus 2 It has a four piece carbon fibre wing with a 22 9 metre span but may be increased to 24 5 or 25 5 metres with tip extensions The outer wing panels are slightly modified Ventus wings When rolling at large aileron deflection small spoiler flaps deploy at the inner wingtip to compensate for lack of rudder power It was first flown on 21 February 1981 by its designer Dipl Ing Klaus Holighaus A glide ratio of 60 1 has been claimed The Nimbus 3T version has a sustainer engine Nimbus 3s took the first three places in the Open Class in the 1981 World Gliding Championships although there were only 12 entrants In the 1983 World Championships it took the top six places and it won again in the 1985 Championships The D model Nimbus 3D is the two seater version There is also a self launched two seat version Nimbus 3DM and a two seat sustainer version Nimbus 3DT The first flight of the D model was in May 1986 The Nimbus 3 was succeeded by the Schempp Hirth Nimbus 4 Specifications Nimbus 3 EditData from Jane s All the World s Aircraft 1988 89 1 General characteristicsCrew 1 Length 7 63 m 25 ft 0 in Wingspan 22 9 m 75 ft 2 in Height 1 55 m 5 ft 1 in Wing area 16 3 m2 175 sq ft Aspect ratio 32 2 Empty weight 392 kg 864 lb Max takeoff weight 750 kg 1 653 lb Water ballast 280 L 74 US gal 62 imp gal Performance Stall speed 60 km h 37 mph 32 kn Never exceed speed 270 km h 170 mph 150 kn in smooth air200 km h 110 kn 120 mph in rough air 180 km h 97 kn 110 mph on aero tow 150 km h 81 kn 93 mph on winch launch dd dd dd g limits 5 3 2 65 Maximum glide ratio 55 1 at 95 km h 51 kn 59 mph Rate of sink 0 44 m s 87 ft min at 75 km h 40 kn 47 mph Wing loading 46 kg m2 9 4 lb sq ft See also EditAircraft of comparable role configuration and era Schleicher ASW 22Related lists List of glidersReferences Edit John W R Taylor ed 1988 Jane s All the World s Aircraft 1988 89 London Jane s Information Group p 628 ISBN 0 7106 0867 5 Further reading EditMilgram Fred Thomas Judah translator contributor 1999 Fundamentals of sailplane design 3rd ed College Park MD College Park Press ISBN 978 0966955309 a href Template Cite book html title Template Cite book cite book a last2 has generic name help Simons Martin 2005 Sailplanes 1965 2000 2nd revised ed Konigswinter EQIP Werbung und Verlag G m b H ISBN 978 3 9808838 1 8 External links Edit Wikimedia Commons has media related to Schempp Hirth Nimbus 3 Johnson R A Flight Test Evaluation of the Nimbus 3 Soaring December 1982 Sailplane Directory Schempp Hirth homepage Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Schempp Hirth Nimbus 3 amp oldid 1126748438, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
