Schleicher ASH 31

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ASH 31
ASH 31 Mi Flug 003 20090421.JPG
Schleicher ASH 31 Mi during its first flight
Role Open-class sailplane
National originGermany
Manufacturer Schleicher
DesignerMartin Heide
First flight21 April 2009 [1]
Number built100 as of 2013 [2]

The ASH 31 is a single seat Open Class glider which can also be flown in the 18 metre class configuration.

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Design and development

The ASH 31 was announced at the end of 2008 by Alexander Schleicher. The glider was developed as a replacement for the ASH 26. [3] The self-launching Mi version is powered by a 41 kW (55 hp) Wankel engine. [4]

The improvements over the ASH 26 and ASG 29 are given as:

Variants

ASH 31
Production aircraft with a wingspan of either 18-metres or 21-metres.
ASH 31 Mi
Production aircraft with a retractable engine and propeller for self-launching. It can be flown with a wingspan of either 18-metres or 21-metres.

Specifications (21-metre)

Data fromSchleicher. [5]

General characteristics

Performance

See also

Aircraft of comparable role, configuration, and era

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Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co is a major manufacturer of sailplanes located in Poppenhausen, near Fulda in Germany.

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