Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau GmbH has been involved in glider design and construction since the 1950’s and a number of standard gliders have been produced in powered form. The Janus CM is the Rotax powered version of the Janus B glider, the prototype of which was first flown in 1974. The engine is mounted on a pylon aft of the cockpit and which retracts rearwards into the fuselage when not in use. The Janus CT version is powered by a 10hp(7kW) Oehler. Other Schempp-Hirth powered gliders were the 2 seat Nimbus 3DT which was first flown in 1986 powered by a 26hp(19kW) Solo and with a maximum take-off weight of 1763lb(800kg). The single seat Nimbus 11M was first flown in 1974 powered by a 50hp(37kW) Hirth and with a maximum take-off weight of 1278lb(580kg). The two seat Nimbus 3DM first flew in 1988 and is powered by a 60hp(44kW) Rotax and has a maximum take-off weight of 1764lb(800kg). The Ventus 2CM is powered by a 49hp(37kW) Solo 2625.

D-2520            c/n 178             Germany

2 seat powered glider first flown in 1978