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ASW 22

Schleicher · Open-class sailplane · Germany · Cold War (1970–1991)

ASW 22 — Open-class sailplane
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The ASW 22 is an Open Class glider built by Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co which first flew in 1981. The 'W' in the designation indicates that this is a product of the German designer Gerhard Waibel. An ASW 22 broke the world 750 km triangle speed record in 1985 and ASW 22s have won first place in six World Gliding Championships.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Sub-Category
Sailplane
Domain
Civil
Era
Cold War (1970–1991)
Country
Germany
Manufacturer
Schleicher
Primary Role
Open-class sailplane
Service Entry
1981
Produced
87
Length (ft)
27
Wingspan (ft)
87
Empty Weight (lb)
1025
MTOW (lb)
1874
Max Speed (mph)
174