Schempp-Hirth NIMBUS-4
7 on the U.S. register across 5 versions the FAA records separately. Built from 1998 to 2008; half of them date from 2000 or earlier. Delaware has the most (2). 29% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals, who are never named here.
About the NIMBUS-4 from the FAA's model table
- Type
- Glider · Gliders
- Power
- None
- Common engines
- None None (5), Solo 2625 02 (1), Solo 2350 Ser (1)
- Seats
- 1
- Maker on the register
- Schempp-Hirth
- Registered
- earliest certificate August 20, 1998; newest October 7, 2025
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| NIMBUS 4 | 3 | 1998 to 2000 | 42.9% |
| NIMBUS-4M | 1 | 2000 | 14.3% |
| NIMBUS 4DT | 1 | 2008 | 14.3% |
| NIMBUS 4DM | 1 | — | 14.3% |
| NIMBUS 4D | 1 | 1998 | 14.3% |
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: Four Delta Tango LLC
Accident history NTSB
Each aircraft's own page already shows its NTSB accident and incident record. The model-wide record (accidents per year, fatal and non-fatal, against the number registered) is being added; it will appear here.
Questions people ask answers refresh every morning
How many Schempp-Hirth NIMBUS-4 aircraft are registered in the U.S.?
7 as of October 2, 2026, counting 5 versions the FAA records separately.
Which state has the most Schempp-Hirth NIMBUS-4s?
Delaware, with 2.
Who owns the Schempp-Hirth NIMBUS-4?
29% 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 · 7
| Tail no. | Maker and model | Owner and base | Certificate | Registered | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N2888V | Schempp-Hirth NIMBUS 4DM |
Individual owner California |
Standard | 2025-10-07 | Valid |
| N747V | Schempp-Hirth NIMBUS 4 |
Individual owner California |
Experimental | 2024-01-15 | Valid |
| N264BM | Schempp-Hirth NIMBUS 4 |
Individual owner New York |
Experimental | 2023-05-17 | Valid |
| N747JN | Schempp-Hirth NIMBUS-4M |
Individual owner Washington |
Experimental | 2019-06-25 | Valid |
| N264NB | Schempp-Hirth NIMBUS 4 |
Individual owner Texas |
Experimental | 2014-09-18 | Valid |
| N264DT | Schempp-Hirth NIMBUS 4DT |
Four Delta Tango LLC Wilmington, Delaware |
Experimental | 2009-04-16 | Valid |
| N142K | Schempp-Hirth NIMBUS 4D |
Nimbus 4 INC Wilmington, Delaware |
Experimental | 1998-08-20 | Valid |