In plan view the almost crescent shape of the leading edge is similar to the Discus but is tapered in three stages.

The fuselage was specifically designed to be highly crash resistant.

The Discus-2 has also been successful though the competition from the Rolladen-Schneider LS8 and the Alexander Schleicher ASW 28 has meant that the Discus-2 has not sold in such great numbers as its predecessor, which went unchallenged for many years.

A version with an 18-metre span, with the option of smaller wing tips to fly as a Standard Class glider, was launched in 2004 and designated Discus-2c.

[1] When fitted with a small sustaining engine (turbo) it is designated Discus-2cT.