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  2. Schempp-Hirth Nimbus-4 - Wikipedia

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    The Nimbus-4DM is a model of the "Nimbus-4 Family," which consists of single-seat and two-seat gliders and motor gliders. The engine in each motor glider retracts into the fuselage, behind the cockpit. The different models are (production data as of 1999): Nimbus-4: a single-seat glider, type certified in Germany January 1, 1994.

  3. Bristol Siddeley Nimbus - Wikipedia

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    The Nimbus is a turboshaft engine comprising a gas generator section, which consists of a three-stage compressor, (two axial stages and one centrifugal stage), driven by a two-stage turbine in conjunction with an annular combustion chamber, and a power output section consisting of a single-stage free turbine driving an output shaft via a two-stage reduction gearbox.

  4. Schempp-Hirth Mini-Nimbus - Wikipedia

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    In designing the Mini-Nimbus, Klaus Holighaus incorporated the flapped wings from the Glasflügel 303 Mosquito, with the fuselage of the Standard Cirrus. The wings feature trailing edge terminal speed dive brakes-variable camber flaps that limit the vertical dive speed to a maximum of 70 knots when the dive brakes are fully deployed [citation needed].

  5. List of vehicle speed records - Wikipedia

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    Schempp‑Hirth Nimbus‑4DM: Klaus Ohlmann (pilot), Matias Garcia Mazzaro 22 Dec 2006 FAI [45] Airship [note 2] 115.1: 71.5: 0.09 Zeppelin Luftschifftechnik LZ N07 ...

  6. Killer who executed cop over pair of trendy sunglasses ... - AOL

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    Police Officer Juan Andino was killed on June 15, 1984 after he stopped Lee Ernest Walker to question him over the theft of a pair of $140 Cazal specs — worn by rappers such as Run DMC and the ...

  7. Schempp-Hirth Arcus - Wikipedia

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    The Schempp-Hirth Arcus is a flapped Two Seater Class glider in production by Schempp-Hirth.It first flew 7 April 2009. It is offered in addition to the Duo Discus which is an unflapped 20 metre two-seater, whose fuselage it shares.

  8. Schempp-Hirth Nimbus-3 - Wikipedia

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    The Nimbus-3 uses carbon-fibre extensively and has a new wing profile compared with the Nimbus-2. It has a four-piece carbon-fibre wing with a 22.9 metre span but may be increased to 24.5 or 25.5 metres with tip extensions. The outer wing panels are slightly modified Ventus wings. When rolling at large aileron deflection, small spoiler flaps ...

  9. Schempp-Hirth Nimbus-2 - Wikipedia

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    Loosely based on the original Nimbus HS-3 prototype, the production version that eventually surfaced as the Nimbus-2 was a very different glider with many improvements over the problematic prototype. The wing was shortened to 20.3 metres and was built in four sections to make it easier to rig and transport.