The Arcus was developed using an all-new wing design with full-span flaperons mated to the “L” cockpit design, as used on the Duo Discus XL. Designed by Tilo Holighaus and Christoph Wannenmacher, the Arcus first flew on 7 April 2009 at the Hahnweide airfield.
The Schempp-Hirth Arcus is a flapped two-seat 20m racing class glider of all composite construction, with optional water ballast. This two seater is as agile as a single seater and equipped with flaps.
It is available as a pure glider, a sustainer version Arcus T using the retractable Oehler-Turbo (Solo 2350) engine, and as a self-launching glider Arcus M using the Binder (Solo 2625) powerplant system.
Type certificate:
EASA Type Certificate Data Sheet EASA.A.532 Issue 04 dated 08 October 2014
– Arcus T approved 17 May 2011
– Arcus M approved 20 June 2013
– Arcus approved 31 July 2014
Arcus
MCTOW 750 kg [1653 lb.] – with Water Ballast
Max. No. of Seats: 2
Arcus T
Engine: Solo 2350 D
Propeller: OE-FL 5.110/83 av
MCTOW 800 kg [1763 lb.] – with Water Ballast
Max. No. of Seats: 2
Model: Arcus M
Engine: Solo 2625-02 (modified per SB 4600-3)
Propeller: Technoflug KS-1G-160-R-120
MCTOW 800 kg [1763 lb.] – with Water Ballast
Max. No. of Seats: 2
All Aero 