Not that it makes any difference to the discussion but -
The 2c is already a "v3" in all but name.

Compared to the original 1994 V2 - the current model has:
The profile and planform of the vertical and horisontal stabiliser have
changed, the wing outer panel has been revised. It now comes with
Behringer wheels and a larger cockpit.

So it is a little like your great grandfather's axe that was handed down
to you. Completely original, third handle and second head.

The low speed handling is better, the spin characteristics improved, the
polar flattened, wingloading has increased, etc. - But it is still
called a Ventus 2.

Schempp - appear to have been progressively improving the Ventus rather
than going for model one-upmanship.

That said - the Arcus, Quintus change indicates that the Ventus is due
for a substantial change some time soon.

For lots of reasons it is not a good idea to simply change the root of a
wing though, so I doubt it will be that simple. The big change with the
Lange wing is how it is made, rather than the airfoil.

Bruce

On 2012/08/17 12:53 PM, Dave Nadler wrote:
On Thursday, August 16, 2012 4:04:54 PM UTC-4, Ventus_a wrote:
Of course it's not that simple but wouldn't be surprised if that was
part of Schempp-Hirth's thinking when developing the Quintus. The
original Antares in 18m and 20m comes to mind as an example of inner
panel manipulation at the wingroot

The Quintus wing is an Antares 23 wing. It is built at
Lange in the Antares modular mold, which has different
inboard sections for the 18m, 20m, and 23m wings.
So, there is ALREADY an 18m wing in production for
the "18m version of Quintus" - Its the Antares 18S/18T.

Now we just need to get some top pilots flying them...

Hope that clears up the confusion,
Best Regards, Dave


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Bruce Greeff
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