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 records · 2 cases since 1982, 1 fatal
The 2 most recent of 2 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 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 · 1 NIMBUS 4DT (all versions)
| Tail no. | Maker and model | Owner and base | Certificate | Registered | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N264DT | Schempp-Hirth NIMBUS 4DT |
Four Delta Tango LLC Wilmington, Delaware |
Experimental | 2009-04-16 | Valid |