Models
| Model | Type | Registered | Valid | Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARCUS M | Glider | 17 | 16 | 2013-2025 |
| VENTUS 3M | Glider | 12 | 12 | 2019-2025 |
| VENTUS 3F | Glider | 9 | 9 | 2018-2022 |
| DUO DISCUS T | Glider | 8 | 8 | 2003-2023 |
| VENTUS 3E | Glider | 5 | 5 | 2024-2025 |
| DISCUS-2C FES | Glider | 4 | 4 | 2017-2022 |
| VENTUS 2C | Glider | 3 | 3 | 2008-2009 |
| ARCUS | Glider | 3 | 3 | 2011-2017 |
| DISCUS 2C | Glider | 3 | 3 | 2007-2017 |
| DUO DISCUS | Glider | 2 | 2 | 2025-2025 |
| VENTUS 2B | Glider | 2 | 2 | 2002-2002 |
| VENTUS 3T | Glider | 2 | 2 | 2017-2017 |
| NIMBUS-2M | Glider | 1 | 1 | ?-? |
| NIMBUS-3D | Glider | 1 | 1 | 1994-1994 |
| VENTUS 3G | Glider | 1 | 1 | 2018-2018 |
| NIMBUS 4DT | Glider | 1 | 1 | 2008-2008 |
| JANUS | Glider | 1 | 1 | 1977-1977 |
| ARCUS T | Glider | 1 | 1 | 2009-2009 |
| QUINTUS M | Glider | 1 | 1 | ?-? |
Schempp-Hirth aircraft in the FAA registry
Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau GmbH is a glider manufacturer based in Kirchheim unter Teck, Germany. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) maintains a specific registry for aircraft manufactured by this company. According to the FAA registry data as of 2026-10-16, the manufacturer name appears as "SCHEMPP HIRTH FLUGZEUGBAU GMBH". There are 76 registered aircraft under this exact name. These registrations represent 19 distinct models. Of the total, 75 registrations are currently valid.
Fleet Composition and Models
Most of the registered Schempp-Hirth aircraft were built between 1977 and 2025. Half of these gliders were constructed in 2019 or earlier. The fleet consists mainly of gliders. Engine types include electric motors for 20 aircraft and reciprocating engines for 18. The majority of the fleet, 67 aircraft, holds an experimental airworthiness class. Only one aircraft is classified as standard.
The most registered model is the ARCUS M, with 17 aircraft built between 2013 and 2025. Each ARCUS M has two seats. The VENTUS 3M follows with 12 registrations, built from 2019 to 2025. These single-seat gliders are followed by the VENTUS 3F, with 9 units built between 2018 and 2022. The DUO DISCUS T accounts for 8 aircraft, produced from 2003 to 2023. This two-seat model is covered by Type Certificate Data Sheet (TCDS) G19CE, held by Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau GmbH. Additional registered models include the VENTUS 3E and the DISCUS-2C FES, with four aircraft each.
Geographic Distribution
Registered Schempp-Hirth aircraft are spread across several US states. Texas holds the highest number of registrations with 14 aircraft. Colorado follows with 10 registrations. Virginia has 6 registered gliders. The FAA registry also lists aircraft from this manufacturer under the name "SCHEMPP-HIRTH", which includes 392 aircraft. Each model has its own page with specifications and the type certificate data sheet. Every aircraft has a registration record by N-number for lookup.
The FAA registry also lists this company's aircraft as SCHEMPP-HIRTH.
Figures from the FAA registry file as of Oct 16, 2026. Company background: Wikipedia, Schempp-Hirth.