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 41kW (55hp) Wankel engine. The prototype made its maiden flight on 7 April 2011 from Wasserkuppe.

Design and development

The improvements over the ASH 25 are given as:

  • a larger span
  • new wing sections with a coefficient of lift that is about 0.2 higher
  • a maximum take-off weight of 850kg 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

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

  • Crew: Two
  • Capacity: 50L (110lb) max. water ballast in wing
  • Length: 9.33m (30ft 7in)
  • Wingspan: 26.5m (86ft 11in) including winglets
  • Height: 1.79m (5ft 10in)
  • Wing area: 17.17m2 (184.8sqft)
  • Aspect ratio: 40.9
  • Empty weight: 630kg (1,389lb)
  • Max takeoff weight: 850kg (1,874lb)
  • Fuel capacity: 14L in fuselage fuel tank 44L with 2 wing fuel tanks
  • Powerplant: 1 × Austro Engine IAE 50R-AA single rotor Wankel engine, 41kW (55hp)
  • Propellers: 2-bladed, 1.55m (5ft 1in) diameter (retractable)

Performance

  • Maximum glide ratio: >60
  • Rate of climb: 3m/s (590ft/min)
  • Wing loading: 49.5kg/m2 (10.1lb/sqft)

See also

Related lists

Notes

  • (PDF). Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co. Segelflugzeugbau.
  • . Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co. Segelflugzeugbau.
  • . Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co. Segelflugzeugbau.
  • . SoaringCafe.com. April 9, 2011.
  • Eckey, Bernard (2011), (PDF), Gliding Australia, no.1, Sydney, Australia: Gliding Federation of Australia, pp.14–17
  • . Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co. Segelflugzeugbau. November 2013.
  • . Eastern Sailplane, Inc. January 2014.
  • (PDF). Austro Engine GmbH. Archived from (PDF) on 28 November 2016.

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