Schleicher ASG 29

Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co · Germany · first flew 2004 · glider

The Schleicher ASG 29 is a single-seat high-performance glider available in 18m and 20m configurations, with a glide ratio of approximately 50:1 at 18 metres. It represents the pinnacle of Schleicher's single-seat design philosophy.

Recognition (WEFT)

W — Wings	Mid-mounted, tapered
E — Engines	1 × none, embedded-mounted
F — Fuselage	6.97 m fuselage
T — Tail	T-tail

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Unpowered sailplane — no engine
18m/20m multi-span glider with large winglets and T-tail
Removable outer wing panels allow switching between 18m and 20m configurations

Distinguished by its large, sharply upswept winglets, T-tail, and the visible wing-panel join line at approximately 14m span. More refined fuselage shaping than the ASW 28 and slightly greater fuselage length.

Specifications

The Schleicher ASG 29 has a length of 6.97 m (23 ft).
It has a wingspan of 18 m (59 ft).
Its maximum speed is 280 km/h (174 mph).
Typical crew: 1.

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History

First flown in 2004 as a successor to the ASW 27, the ASG 29 introduced interchangeable outer wing panels allowing pilots to compete in both the 18m and 20m classes with a single airframe. It rapidly became a front-runner in international competition.

Variants

The ASG 29E adds an electric sustainer engine; the ASG 29-18m and ASG 29-20m designations reflect the two span options, both on the same certificate.

Where you'll see it

Favoured by national championship contenders across Europe; the ASG 29 holds multiple national speed records and is one of the most capable 18m-class gliders available to private owners.

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