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ASK 18
The Schleicher ASK 18 is a single-seat sailplane that was built by the German manufacturer Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co. It was designed to be a sturdy aircraft for inexperienced solo pilots and so uses a simple and rugged construction and has docile handling characteristics.
Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.
- Manufacturer
- Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co
- Category
- Gliders
- Country of origin
- Germany
- First flight
- 1974-12-01
Specifications
- Max speed
- 109 kt
- Max takeoff weight
- 737 lb
- Empty weight
- 473 lb
- Seats
- 1
- Length
- 23 ft
- Wingspan
- 52 ft
- Height
- 5.5 ft
- Number built
- 56
Specifications are approximate and may vary by variant. Compiled from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA).
Reference and training only. Specifications vary by variant — consult the manufacturer and the official documents.