Schleicher ASH 26
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The ASH 26 is a 18 metre Class glider built of modern fibre reinforced composites. It is manufactured by Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co. The 'H' indicates this is a design of Martin Heide. The ASH 26 has plain flaps a retractable undercarriage and a water ballast system. The structure is a complex composite of carbon aramid and polyethylene fibre reinforced plastic. The wings have pneumatic turbulators.

Schleicher ASH 26 E Air Crashed in 11/2/2005 at 940 - Sparks, NEVADA, USASchleicher ASH 26 E was owned by Erik J. Larson, and operated by .1
Schleicher ASH 26It is manufactured by Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co . ...2

Made by Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co.

Die Schleicher ASH 26 ist ein einsitziges Segelflugzeug in FVK-Bauweise mit 18 Meter Spannweite. Es hat Wölbklappen und ein einziehbares Fahrwerk und ist auf schnellen Leistungssegelflug ausgelegt.3
Empty Weight Lb
792
Wing Area Sqm
12
Designer
Martin Heide
Eng 1 Type
Diamond AE50R
Eng 1 Kw
37
Aspect Ratio
28
Wing Profile
DU 89-134-14
Glide Ratio
50
Span In
1
Gross Weight Lb
1155
Capacity
110
Sink Rate Ms
Number Built
234
Crew
One
Empty Weight Kg
360
Gross Weight Kg
525
Height In
11
Sink Rate Ftmin
94
Manufacturer
Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co
Max Speed Mph
170
Max Speed Kmh
270
Height Ft
4
Span Ft
59
National Origin
Germany
Wing Area Sqft
126
Met Or Eng
met
Span M
18
Length Ft
23
Height M
2
Eng 1 Hp
50
Eng 1 Number
1
Length In
2
Length M
7
Category
German sailplanes 1990-1999
Schleicher aircraft

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