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Schleicher ASK 16

Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co · Germany · Cold War (1970–1991)

Schleicher ASK 16 — Fixed Wing
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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.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Domain
Civil
Era
Cold War (1970–1991)
Country
Germany
Manufacturer
Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co
Operator
club and private flyers
Status
Active
Service Entry
1972
Produced
44
Propulsion
Piston
Engine
1× 4-cylinder air-cooled horizontally-opposed piston engine
Thrust / Power
54 kW
Length (ft)
24
Wingspan (ft)
52
Empty Weight (lb)
1014
MTOW (lb)
1653
Max Speed (mph)
124