Scheibe SF 36
# Scheibe SF 36

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

## Design

The SF 36 is an all composite sailplane with an engine mounted at the front. 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. The SF 36 has a cruciform tail with a fixed horizontal stabilizer and an enclosed cabin which has two seats side by side.

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)

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General characteristics

* Crew: 2
* Length: 7.18 m (23 ft 7 in)
* Wingspan: 16.38 m (53 ft 9 in)
* Wing area: 15.60 $m^2$ (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)
