Schleicher ASH 30
Alexander Schleicher · Germany · first flew 2011 · glider
The ASH 30 is a German two-seat Open Class glider made by Alexander Schleicher, developed as a replacement for the ASH 25. The Mi version has a 41 kW Wankel engine.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × none, embedded-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 9.33 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | T-tail |
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Spot it by:
- Two-seat Open Class glider of 26.5 m span
- Mid-set wings with a very high aspect ratio
- T-tail
A very long-span two-seat sailplane with winglets and a span of 26.5 m, giving an aspect ratio of about 41.
Specifications
- The Schleicher ASH 30 has a length of 9.33 m (31 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 26.5 m (87 ft).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
The prototype made its first flight on 7 April 2011 from the Wasserkuppe. Improvements over the ASH 25 include a larger span, new wing sections with a lift coefficient about 0.2 higher, enlarged cockpits and larger canopies.
Variants
The ASH 30 was the unpowered prototype, and the ASH 30 Mi is the production motor glider, able to self-launch with a retractable engine and propeller. The Mi has a maximum take-off weight of 850 kg.
Where you'll see it
Five had been built by 2013.
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