Nimbus-4 T
Schempp-Hirth · Germany · first flew 1995 · light aircraft
The Schempp-Hirth Nimbus-4T is the single-seat self-sustaining motor glider version of the Nimbus-4 open-class sailplane, fitted with a retractable engine to stay aloft on its own.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, fuselage-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | T-tail on a slim composite fuselage |
| T — Tail | T-tail |
WEFT is AircraftIQ's four-point recognition method — how it works.
Spot it by:
- Open-class sailplane with a 26.5 m span and very high aspect ratio
- T-tail on a slim composite fuselage
- Retractable engine mast behind the single-seat cockpit
The extreme span and slender wing are the main cue. The T-tail and the engine that rises from the rear fuselage mark the motorised versions; the 4T has one seat.
Specifications
- The Nimbus-4 T has a length of 7.83 m (26 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 26.5 m (87 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 285 km/h (177 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
The Nimbus-4 family first flew in 1990 and was designed by Klaus Holighaus. The 4T was certified in 1993 and twelve were built.
Variants
Nimbus-4 (pure glider); 4T (single-seat self-sustaining); 4M (single-seat self-launching); two-seat 4D, 4DT and 4DM.
Where you'll see it
Used by private owners for competition and cross-country flying.
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