Scheibe SF 36

SF 36

Role	Powered sailplane
National origin	Germany
Manufacturer	Scheibe Aircraft

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 ft²)
Gross weight: 715 kg (1576 lb)
Powerplant: 1 × Limbach L2000 EA, 60 kW (80 hp)

Performance

Maximum speed: 230 km/h (143 mph)

References

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1 2 3 4 5 European Aviation Safety Agency - Type Certificate Data Sheet EASA.A.578 dated 12 April 2011

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