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69:Learn how and when to remove this message
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369:Specifications of Schempp-Hirth gliders
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186:Design and development
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320:Performance
205:turbulators
51:introducing
943:Categories
491:Duo Discus
363:References
291:Wing area:
34:references
715:C-42/P-42
279:Wingspan:
267:Capacity:
227:Solo 2625
223:Solo 2350
172:sailplane
119:sailplane
876:401–2006
551:Ventus-3
546:Ventus-2
516:Nimbus 4
511:Nimbus 3
506:Nimbus 2
486:Discus 2
346:See also
242:Ventus 3
192:Winglets
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908:KC-767B
903:KC-767A
805:201–400
744:101–200
531:Quintus
450:Minimoa
407:gliders
285:Height:
273:Length:
152:History
127:Germany
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923:F-2000
918:P-1150
898:KC-707
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501:Nimbus
481:Discus
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