Schempp-Hirth DISCUS-2
47 on the U.S. register across 6 versions the FAA records separately. Built from 1998 to 2022; half of them date from 2002 or earlier. Texas has the most (5). 15% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals, who are never named here. 4 carry the FAA's electric code.
About the DISCUS-2 from the FAA's model table
- Type
- Glider · Gliders
- Power
- None
- Common engines
- None None (33), Ama/Expr Unknown Eng (6), Solo 2350 Ser (4)
- Seats
- 1 (up to 2 in some versions)
- Maker on the register
- Schempp-Hirth
- Registered
- earliest certificate February 2, 2000; newest August 18, 2026
Where they are owner's state
Who owns them registrant type
Versions as the FAA records them · click one to list only those aircraft
| Version | Registered | Built | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| DISCUS-2B | 27 | 1998 to 2017 | 57.4% |
| DISCUS 2A | 6 | 1998 to 2000 | 12.8% |
| DISCUS-2CT | 4 | 2005 to 2007 | 8.5% |
| DISCUS-2C FES | 4 | 2017 to 2022 | 8.5% |
| DISCUS 2T | 3 | 2001 to 2002 | 6.4% |
| DISCUS 2C | 3 | 2007 to 2017 | 6.4% |
When they were built by decade · 2 with no year on file
Registrations by year certificates issued since 2010, including changes of owner · 2026 is the year so far
Registration status
Airworthiness certificate class
Biggest operators companies, schools and clubs
Fleet pages: Usaf Academy · Sandhill Soaring Club INC
Accident history NTSB records · 4 cases since 1982, 0 fatal
The 4 most recent of 4 cases where the NTSB's make and model match this family's versions. Rates per registered aircraft, phases of flight and causes are coming with the analytics stage. Each aircraft's own page also shows its record.
Questions people ask answers refresh every morning
How many Schempp-Hirth DISCUS-2 aircraft are registered in the U.S.?
47 as of October 2, 2026, counting 6 versions the FAA records separately.
Which state has the most Schempp-Hirth DISCUS-2s?
Texas, with 5.
Who owns the Schempp-Hirth DISCUS-2?
15% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals and co-owners, who are never named on this site.
Aircraft newest certificates first · 6 DISCUS 2A (all versions)
| Tail no. | Maker and model | Owner and base | Certificate | Registered | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N223GC | Schempp-Hirth DISCUS 2A |
Co-owned owner Washington |
Experimental | 2024-03-18 | Valid |
| N114TW | Schempp-Hirth DISCUS 2A |
Individual owner Pennsylvania |
Experimental | 2019-07-23 | Valid |
| N71EM | Schempp-Hirth DISCUS 2A |
Individual owner California |
Experimental | 2019-01-23 | Valid |
| N200X | Schempp-Hirth DISCUS 2A |
Marcus Hook Glider Works Wilmington, Delaware |
Experimental | 2011-11-28 | Valid |
| N100KM | Schempp-Hirth DISCUS 2A |
Individual owner Arizona |
Experimental | 2011-09-01 | Valid |
| N157K | Schempp-Hirth DISCUS 2A |
Individual owner District of Columbia |
Experimental | 2011-08-11 | Valid |