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Top speed
  
270 km/h

First flight
  
April 7, 2011

Wingspan
  
26 m

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Manufacturer
  
Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co

Schleicher ash 30mi


The ASH 30 is a two-seater Open Class glider manufactured by Alexander Schleicher, developed as a replacement for the ASH 25. The Mi version is powered by a 41 kW (55 hp) Wankel engine. The prototype had its maiden flight 7 April 2011 from Wasserkuppe.

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Schleicher ASH 30 ASH 30 Mi ASSegelflug

Design and development

The improvements over the ASH 25 are given as:

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  • a larger span
  • new wing sections with a coefficient of lift that is about 0.2 higher
  • a maximum take-off weight of 850 kg for the Mi version
  • automatic control surface connections for the entire aircraft
  • enlarged cockpits
  • larger canopies to improve visibility and to allow easier entry and exit for the rear pilot

    • Variants

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    ASH 30
    The un-powered prototype glider.
    ASH 30 Mi
    The motor-glider production aircraft, capable of self launching with a retractable engine and propeller.

    Specifications (ASH 30 Mi)

    Data from Schleicher.

    General characteristics

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  • Crew: Two
  • Capacity:
  • 50 l (110 lb) max. water ballast in wing
  • Wingspan: 26.5 m (86 ft 11 in) including winglets
  • Wing area: 17.17 m2 (184.8 sq ft)
  • Aspect ratio: 40.9
  • Max takeoff weight: 850 kg (1,874 lb)
  • Fuel capacity:
  • 14 l in fuselage fuel tank
  • 44 l with 2 wing fuel tanks
  • Powerplant: 1 × Austro Engine IAE 50R-AA single rotor Wankel engine, 41 kW (55 hp)
  • Propellers: 2-bladed, 1.55 m (5 ft 1 in) diameter (retractable)

    • Performance

  • Rate of climb: 3 m/s (590 ft/min)
  • Wing loading: 49.5 kg/m2 (10.1 lb/sq ft)

    • Schleicher ASH 30 FileSchleicher ASH 30 Mi 20110407 130527JPG Wikimedia Commons

    Schleicher ASH 30 FileSchleicher ASH 30 Mi 20110407 133233JPG Wikimedia Commons

    References

    Schleicher ASH 30 Wikipedia
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