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Alexander Schleicher ASW 19
The ASW 19 is a single-seat glider (sailplane), glider built by Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co, first flying in 1975. It was originally designed as a FAI Standard Class, Standard Class glider, but now mainly competes in the Club class, Club Class. The ASW 19 is known for its pleasant handling and some clubs use it as a training glider. It was succeeded by the all-new Schleicher ASW 24. Design The wings are from the Schleicher ASW 15, ASW 15 with upper-surface Schempp-Hirth metal air brakes added. Later models received modified brakes with an additional panel to improve effectiveness. The all-new fibreglass fuselage was built without the honeycombs that were used on the ASW 15 and Schleicher ASW 17, ASW 17. It has a winch hook, which is covered by the main wheel doors, and an aerotow hook situated approximately from the nose. The wings are held in place with two main pins. Up to of water ballast can be carried. The tail unit is also of glassfibre/foam sandwich, and the horizo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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