It was intended as a modern 17 m (55.8 ft) wingspan cross country sailplane for production by Schempp-Hirth.
[1][2] The forward fuselage was built from welded steel tube, surrounded by a fibreglass skin.
The wing was built from plywood in a negative mold and then covered with fibreglass.
[1][2] The aircraft was converted to a motor glider in 1972, with two wing-mounted engines.
[2] Data from Sailplane Directory and Soaring[1][2]General characteristics Performance