Schleicher ASG 32
Alexander Schleicher · Germany · first flew 2014 · glider
The ASG 32 is a two-seat glider for the FAI 20 metre Two-Seater Class, manufactured by Alexander Schleicher.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × none, embedded-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 9.07 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | T-tail |
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Spot it by:
- Two-seat mid-wing sailplane of composite construction
- Horizontal tail mounted atop the vertical fin (T-tail)
- Retractable landing wheel
It is a mid-wing, T-tailed two-seater of composite construction with a 20 m wingspan. The motor-glider version carries a retractable propeller in the centre fuselage.
Specifications
- The Schleicher ASG 32 has a length of 9.07 m (30 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 20 m (66 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 270 km/h (168 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
It was announced in April 2013 to fill the gap between the ASK 21 trainer and the larger ASH 30 Open Class two-seater. The prototype made its maiden flight at Poppenhausen on 31 May 2014 and deliveries began in 2015.
Variants
The ASG 32 is the pure sailplane. The ASG 32 Mi is a self-launching motor glider with a retractable engine and propeller, and the ASG 32 El is an electrically propelled version.
Where you'll see it
The ASG 32 and ASG 32 Mi received an EASA Type Certificate on 11 February 2016.
Related aircraft
- Schleicher ASH 30
- Schleicher ASW 24
- Schleicher ASK 21
- Schleicher ASK 16
- Aeroprakt A-32
- Airbus E-Fan
- Citation Latitude
- Daher TBM 900
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