The Scheibe SF 36 is a German two-seat self-launched powered sailplane designed and built by Scheibe Aircraft.[1]

SF 36
Role	Powered sailplane Type of aircraft
National origin	Germany
Manufacturer	Scheibe Aircraft
First flight	1980

Design

The SF 36 is an all composite sailplane with an engine mounted at the front.[1] It is a low-wing monoplane with airbrakes fitted to the upper surface, it can be fitted with either a fixed or retractable central monowheel landing gear.[1] The SF 36 has a cruciform tail with a fixed horizontal stabilizer and an enclosed cabin which has two seats side by side.[1]

The SF 36 is available in two variants, the SF 36A powered by either a Limbach or Sauer piston engine, and the Rotax-powered SF 36R.

Variants

SF 36 A

Powered by either a Limbach L2000 EA, Sauer S 2100-1-HS1 or Sauer S 2100-1-SS1 engine.

SF 36 R

Rotax 912-powered variant.

Specifications (SF 36A)

Data from [1]

General characteristics

• Crew: 2
• Length: 7.18 m (23 ft 7 in)
• Wingspan: 16.38 m (53 ft 9 in)
• Wing area: 15.60 m² (168 sq ft)
• Gross weight: 715 kg (1,576 lb)
• Powerplant: 1 × Limbach L2000 EA , 60 kW (80 hp)

Performance

• Maximum speed: 230 km/h (143 mph, 124 kn)

References

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