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Schleicher ASK 18

Cold War (1970–1991)

Schleicher ASK 18 — Fixed Wing
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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.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Domain
Civil
Era
Cold War (1970–1991)
Length (ft)
22
Wingspan (ft)
52
Empty Weight (lb)
473
MTOW (lb)
737
Max Speed (mph)
125