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Schempp-Hirth Discus-2c FES vs Lange Aviation Antares 23E
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| Price | $175,000.00 |
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| Brand | Schempp-hirth Lange Aviation |
| Category | Flying Vehicles Flying Vehicles |
Overview Electric Flying Vehicle
| Model | Schempp-Hirth Discus-2c FES Lange Aviation Antares 23E |
| Manufacturer | Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau GmbH Lange Aviation GmbH |
| Announced | 2010 |
| launched | 2010 |
| Base Price | 175000 |
Electric Flying Vehicle Dimensions & Build
| Aircraft Type | Single-seat electric-sustainer glider Self-launching electric sailplane (open-class glider) |
| Length | 6.83 m 7.45 m (24.4 ft) |
| Wingspan / Rotor Diameter | 18 m 23.00 m (75.5 ft) |
| Height | 1.3 m 1.88 m (6.2 ft) |
| Empty Weight | 315–330 kg 530 kg |
| Maximum Takeoff Weight (MTOW) | 600 kg 850 kg |
| Passenger Capacity | 1 1 (pilot) |
| Cargo Capacity | Minimal |
| Landing Gear Type | Retractable single main wheel with tailwheel Retractable hydraulic landing gear |
Power & Propulsion
| Battery Type | Lithium-Polymer Lithium-ion battery packs integrated in the wing leading edges |
| Battery Capacity |
2.2 kWh total (2 packs of ~1.1 kWh) |
| Battery Brand | LZ Design Lange proprietary system |
| Charging Input Voltage |
230 V AC Standard 220 V AC mains socket |
| Charging Power | 1 kW |
| Charging Time |
3–5 hours Up to 9 hours (standard) |
| Solar / Hybrid Assist | None None |
| Motor |
LZ Design FES electric sustainer Brushless DC electric motor (external rotor) |
| Total Power Output | 22–25 kW peak 42 kW (≈ 57 hp) |
| Propulsion System | Nose-mounted folding electric propeller Direct-drive fixed-pitch composite propeller (2 m diameter) |
| transmission | Direct drive Direct drive |
Electric Flying Vehicle Performance
| Cruising speed | 100–140 km/h |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h |
| Maximum Range | 70–80 km Up to 380 km |
| Endurance (Flight Time) | 30–45 minutes |
| Climb Rate | 1 m/s 4 m/s (≈ 790 ft/min) |
| Service Ceiling (Max Altitude) | 5,000 m (soaring) 3,000 m (≈ 9,840 ft) under motor power |
| Takeoff / Landing Type | FES not for takeoff Self-launch / glider landing |
| Noise Level (dB) | 60–65 dB Extremely low (electric propulsion, quiet operation) |
| Flight Modes | Soaring mode, FES assist mode Electric self-launch mode / unpowered glider mode |
Safety & Systems
| Avionics | LXNAV (S80/S100/GPS) Vario FLARM collision-avoidance CAN-bus architecture, EDCS-4 main computer, wireless diagnostics |
| Flight Control | Fully manual controls; full-span flaperons Conventional glider controls (ailerons, flaperons, airbrakes) |
| Safety Features |
FLARM Crash-optimized cockpit Optional ballistic parachute Crumple-zone nose Reinforced survival-space cockpit Ground/air detection to prevent gear retraction on ground |
| Emergency Landing System | None; standard glider procedures |
| Certifications | EASA sailplane certification EASA type-certified (EA42 electric propulsion system) |
Interior & Comfort
| Seating Layout | Single seat Single-seat cockpit |
| Cabin Type | Enclosed cockpit with panoramic canopy Panoramic bubble canopy with high visibility |
| Infotainment & Displays | Digital glide computer (LXNAV) Flight and battery monitoring displays |
| Storage Compartments | Small rear stowage; oxygen area Minimal (glider-style cockpit) |
| Other Features |
Adjustable pedals, ventilation, optional oxygen
Adjustable seat for pilots 1.54 – 1.94 m tall Canopy supported by gas spring (can taxi with canopy open) |
Capacities
| Passenger Capacity | 1 1 (pilot) |
| Payload Capacity | 120 kg (pilot + small items) 320 kg (including pilot, batteries, ballast) |
| Cargo Capacity | Minimal Up to 247 L (~247 kg) |
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