The Schempp-Hirth Arcus is a flapped Two Seater Class glider in production by Schempp-Hirth. It first flew 7 April 2009. It is offered in addition to the Duo Discus which is an unflapped 20 metre two-seater, whose fuselage it shares. The wings have flaperons integrated along the whole span.
It is available as a pure glider, a turbo using the Solo 2350-engine, and as a self-launching glider using the Solo 2625-02i. An electric power unit based on Antares 20E equipment was produced until end 2016 when cooperation with Lange stopped.
Variants
Arcus
Production variant with a 20 m wingspan. Arcus T Production variant with self-sustaining capabilities, using the Solo 2350 engine. Arcus M Production variant with self-launching capabilities, using the Solo 2625-02i engine. Arcus E Production variant with self-launching capabilities, using the EM42 electric motor.