Schempp-Hirth Standard Cirrus

Standard Cirrus
General information
TypeStandard-class sailplane
National originGermany
ManufacturerSchempp-Hirth
Designer
Number builtca. 838
History
First flight20 February 1969

The Standard Cirrus is a Standard-class glider built in Germany by Schempp-Hirth. The Standard Cirrus was produced between 1969 and 1985, when the Discus replaced it. Over 800 examples were built, making it one of the most successful early fibreglass glider designs.