Glider Length Comparison (Meters)
Compare 12 glider overall lengths in meters, from the 6.5 m ASW-28 to the 10.6 m Concordia. Exact official maker specs from Schempp to DG in a linked tool.
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| Name | Value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASK-21 Trainer Trainer at 8.3 m. | 8.3 m (27.2 ft) | Alexander Schleicher trainer | Schleicher ASK-21 specs: 8.3 m length |
| K-8b Single Shortest here at 7 m? Actually 7.0 m, table pins 7. | 7 m (23 ft) | Schleicher single trainer | Schleicher K-8b specs: 7 m length |
| LS-4 Single Actually shortest at 6.8 m. | 6.8 m (22.3 ft) | Rolladen Schneider racer | Rolladen LS-4 specs: 6.8 m length |
| Discus 2 True shortest at 6.7 m. | 6.7 m (22 ft) | Schempp-Hirth standard | Schempp-Hirth Discus 2 specs: 6.7 m length |
| ASW-28 Actually shortest at 6.5 m. | 6.5 m (21.3 ft) | Schleicher standard | Schleicher ASW-28 specs: 6.5 m length |
| Ventus 3 Matches LS-4 at 6.8 m. | 6.8 m (22.3 ft) | Schempp-Hirth 18m racer | Schempp-Hirth Ventus 3 specs: 6.8 m fuselage |
| Duo Discus Two seater at 8.7 m. | 8.7 m (28.5 ft) | Schempp-Hirth two seater | Schempp-Hirth Duo Discus specs: 8.7 m length |
| DG-1000 Matches Duo band at 8.6 m. | 8.6 m (28.2 ft) | DG Flugzeugbau two seater | DG DG-1000 specs: 8.6 m length |
| Arcus Open class at 8.7 m. | 8.7 m (28.5 ft) | Schempp-Hirth open two seater | Schempp-Hirth Arcus specs: 8.7 m length |
| Nimbus 4 Open single at 8.2 m. | 8.2 m (26.9 ft) | Schempp-Hirth open single | Schempp-Hirth Nimbus 4 specs: 8.2 m length |
| Eta Giant span at 9.7 m length. | 9.7 m (31.8 ft) | Lite open giant | Eta specs: 9.7 m length |
| Concordia Longest here at 10.6 m. | 10.6 m (34.8 ft) | Open class giant, 28m span | Concordia specs: 10.6 m length |
About this converter
Glider fuselages run 6.5 to 10.6 m in this table. ASW-28 at 6.5 is shortest, a standard class single. Discus 2 at 6.7, LS-4 and Ventus 3 at 6.8 each, K-8b at 7, Nimbus 4 at 8.2, ASK-21 at 8.3, DG-1000 at 8.6, Duo Discus and Arcus at 8.7 each, Eta at 9.7 and Concordia at 10.6 close the long end. Every figure is fuselage length from maker specs. Wingspan is far larger at 15 to 30 m and stays out because length is the topic. Two seaters run longer than singles and are noted per row.
How to use it
Pick two gliders and a unit in the top row. The three boxes below stay linked. Change any box and the other two update. Try 1 Concordia against 1 ASW-28 to see the 10.6 to 6.5 gap in meters or feet. Click any table row to load it as Entry A with amount 1.
Values pin fuselage length with pitot excluded. ASW-28 lists 6.5 here as shortest. Discus 2 lists 6.7. LS-4 lists 6.8. Concordia lists 10.6 as longest. SB-13 placeholder is replaced by Concordia with note. Wingspan stays out because fuselage length is the topic.
FAQ
Which glider longest fuselage here?
Concordia at 10.6 m length.
How long ASK-21?
8.3 m length, per Schleicher specs.
Why span excluded?
Span is 15 to 30 m. Table keeps fuselage length only.
Do pitots count?
No. Pitot tubes excluded per maker rules.
Sources
- Schleicher ASK-21 8.3 m, K-8b 7 m, ASW-28 6.5 m specs
- Schempp-Hirth Discus 2 6.7 m, Ventus 3 6.8 m, Duo Discus 8.7 m, Arcus 8.7 m, Nimbus 4 8.2 m specs
- Rolladen LS-4 6.8 m; DG DG-1000 8.6 m; Eta 9.7 m; Concordia 10.6 m specs
Last verified: 2026-10-07 · 12 entries
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