The wing was shortened to 20.3 metres and was built in four sections to make it easier to rig and transport.

It received Schempp-Hirth air brakes fitted in the upper surfaces and a tail braking-parachute, plus camber-changing flaps.

The Nimbus-2 was successful in competitions, twice winning the Open Class in World Gliding Championships: Göran Ax (Sweden) in 1972 and George Moffat (USA) in 1974.

At its time several national and world records were held by Nimbus-2M's in the FAI motorglider category.

In 1979 Klaus Holighaus, the glider's designer, completed the first 1,000 km triangle in Germany flying a Nimbus-2.