Schleicher ASK 16

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Schleicher ASK 16
Schleicher AS-K16 Speyer-Edry 06.07R.jpg
Schleicher ASK 16 at Speyer-Edry airfield, Germany, in June 2007
RoleTouring motor glider
National originGermany
ManufacturerAlexander Schleicher GmbH & Co
DesignerRudolf Kaiser
First flight2 February 1971
Introduction1972
Statusin service
Primary userclub and private flyers
Number built44

The ASK 16 was designed by Rudolf Kaiser for production by Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co of Furth, Germany. The aircraft is of welded tube, wood and fabric construction and has a low-set high-aspect-ratio wing.

Contents

Seating is side-by-side for two persons under a fully transparent side-hinged canopy. The standard powerplant is a 72 hp (54 kW) Limbach L1700 driving a Hoffman variable-pitch propeller. [1]

The ASK 16 has a retractable tail-wheel undercarriage with the main units mounted under the wings and retracting inwards. It is fitted with dual controls to permit use in the primary training role. [1]

Production and operation

The prototype first flew on 2 February 1971 and a total of 44 aircraft were built for operation by clubs and private owners. [1] Most of the completed aircraft remained in active service in 2005, including examples flying in Germany, Ireland, Italy, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom.

Specifications

Schleicher ASK 16 showing arrangement of underwing retractable undercarriage and side-hinged canopy Schleicher AS-K16 Speyer-Edry 24.06.07R.jpg
Schleicher ASK 16 showing arrangement of underwing retractable undercarriage and side-hinged canopy

Data from Airlife's World Aircraft, [1] Jane's All The World's Aircraft 1971-72 [2]

General characteristics

Performance

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Simpson, Rod (2001). Airlife's World Aircraft. Airlife Publishing Ltd. pp. 487–488. ISBN   1-84037-115-3.
  2. Taylor, J.W.R., ed. (1971). Jane's All The World's Aircraft 1971-72. London: Sampson Low. p. 504. ISBN   0-354-00094-2.