Schleicher ASW 27
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The ASW 27 is a 15 metre Class glider built of modern fibre reinforced composites which first flew in 1995 and was certified in 1997. The manufacturer of the ASW 27 is Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co. The 'W' indicates this is a design of the influential and prolific German designer Gerhard Waibel. The ASW 27 has plain flaps winglets a retractable undercarriage and a water ballast system. The structure is a complex composite of carbon aramid and polyethylene fibre reinforced plastic.

Schleicher ASW 27-18 glider while both were competing in soaring competition near Batesville, TX..1

Made by Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co.

Empty Weight Lb
539
Wing Area Sqm
9
Designer
Gerhard Waibel (engineer)
Aspect Ratio
25
Wing Profile
DU 89-134-14
DU 94-086 M4
Glide Ratio
48
Span In
3
Gross Weight Lb
1100
Capacity
190
Sink Rate Ms
1
Number Built
236
Crew
One
Empty Weight Kg
245
Gross Weight Kg
500
Height In
3
Sink Rate Ftmin
102
Manufacturer
Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co
Max Speed Mph
178
Max Speed Kmh
285
Height Ft
4
Span Ft
49
National Origin
Germany
Wing Area Sqft
97
Met Or Eng
met
Span M
15
Length Ft
21
Height M
1
Length In
6
Length M
7
Category
German sailplanes 1990-1999
Schleicher aircraft

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