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Schleicher ASK 21

Alexander Schleicher · Two-Seat Training / Club Sailplane · Germany · Cold War (1970–1991)

Schleicher ASK 21 — Two-Seat Training / Club Sailplane
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The ASK 21 is a glass-reinforced plastic (GRP) two-seat glider aircraft with a T-tail. The ASK 21 is designed primarily for beginner instruction, but is also suitable for cross-country flying and aerobatic instruction.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Sub-Category
Sailplane
Domain
Civil
Era
Cold War (1970–1991)
Country
Germany
Manufacturer
Alexander Schleicher
Operator
Gliding clubs worldwide
Primary Role
Two-Seat Training / Club Sailplane
Status
In Service
Service Entry
1979
Produced
1000
Propulsion
None
Length (ft)
27
Wingspan (ft)
56
Empty Weight (lb)
794
MTOW (lb)
1323
Max Speed (mph)
174