Schleicher ASH 31

ASH 31
Schleicher ASH 31 Mi during its first flight
Role Open-class sailplane
National origin Germany
Manufacturer Schleicher
Designer Martin Heide
First flight 21 April 2009[1]
Number built 100 as of 2013[2]
Unit cost
US$200,475[3]

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

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.[4] The self-launching Mi version is powered by a 41 kW (55 hp) Wankel engine.[5]

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

Variants

ASH 31
Production aircraft with 18-metre or 21-metre wingspan.
ASH 31 Mi
The motor-glider production aircraft with 18-metre or 21-metre wingspan, capable of self launching with an engine and retractable propeller.

Specifications (21-metre)

Data from Schleicher.[6]

General characteristics

Performance

See also

Aircraft of comparable role, configuration and era
Related lists

Notes

  1. ↑ Maiden flight of the new ASH 31 Mi 2009.
  2. ↑ ASH 31 Mi serial number 100 delivered 2013.
  3. ↑ Eastern Sailplane Catalog ASH 31 Mi 2014.
  4. ↑ ASH 31 Mi Design Description 2014.
  5. ↑ ASH 31 Mi Brochure 2011.
  6. ↑ ASH 31 Mi Technical Data 2014.
  7. ↑ AE50R Technical Data Sheet 2010.
  8. ↑ ASH 31 Mi Aerofly

References

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