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The Schleicher ASW 17 is a single-seat Open Class sailplane that was built by the German manufacturer Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co. It was also known as the Super Orchidee.

Die Schleicher ASW 17 ist ein von Gerhard Waibel konstruiertes Segelflugzeug des bundesdeutschen Herstellers Schleicher GmbH & Co. für den Leistungsflug in der Offenen Klasse.1

Made by Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co.

The Schleicher ASW 17 is a single-seat Open Class sailplane that was built by the German manufacturer Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co. It was also known as the Super Orchidee.2
Empty Weight Lb
913
Wing Area Sqm
15
Designer
Gerhard Waibel (engineer)
Max Speed Mph
150
Lists
*List of gliders
Aspect Ratio
27
Wing Profile
Wortmann FX 62-K-131 thickened to 14.4% Mid
Glide Ratio
49
Span In
7
Gross Weight Lb
1340
Capacity
100
Sink Rate Ms
Number Built
55
Crew
One
Empty Weight Kg
415
Gross Weight Kg
610
Height In
1
Sink Rate Ftmin
96
Manufacturer
Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co
First Flight
17
Max Speed Kmh
240
Height Ft
6
Span Ft
65
National Origin
Germany
Wing Area Sqft
159
Met Or Eng
met
Span M
20
Length Ft
24
Height M
2
Similar Aircraft
*LAK-9*Schempp-Hirth Nimbus-2
Length In
9
Length M
8
Category
German sailplanes 1970-1979
Schleicher aircraft

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