Schleicher ASW 28
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Original source: ASW 28-18 "D-6822" auf dem Flugplatz Aosta Heute aufgrund des einbaus eines Klapptriebwerks umbenannt in "D-KAXF"

The ASW 28 is a Standard Class glider with a fifteen metre span built of modern fibre reinforced composites. The manufacturer of the ASW-28 is Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co. The 'W' indicates this is a design of the influential and prolific German designer Gerhard Waibel. Serial production started in 2000.

Rolladen-Schneider LS8 and the Alexander Schleicher ASW 28 has meant that the Discus-2 has not sold in such great numbers as its predecessor, which went unchallenged for many years.1

Made by Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co.

Empty Weight Lb
528
Wing Area Sqm
11
Designer
Gerhard Waibel (engineer)
Eng 1 Type
SOLO 2350 -->
Max Speed Mph
170
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Aspect Ratio
21
Crew
One
Wing Profile
DU 99-147 and DU 99-125
Glide Ratio
45
Span In
3
Gross Weight Lb
1155
Capacity
200
Sink Rate Ms
1
Number Built
>144
Eng
SOLO 2350
Empty Weight Kg
240
Gross Weight Kg
525
Height In
3
Sink Rate Ftmin
110
Manufacturer
Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co
First Flight
ca.
Max Speed Kmh
270
Height Ft
4
Span Ft
49
National Origin
Germany
Wing Area Sqft
113
Met Or Eng
met
Span M
15
Length Ft
21
Height M
1
Similar Aircraft
*Schempp-Hirth Discus-2*Schleicher ASW 24*Rolladen-Schneider LS8
Eng 1 Hp
18
Eng 1 Number
1
Length In
7
Length M
7
Category
German sailplanes 2000-2009
Schleicher aircraft

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