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Schleicher ASW 27

Modern (1992–2009)

Schleicher ASW 27 — Fixed Wing
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The ASW 27 is a 15 metre Class glider built of modern fibre reinforced composites, which first flew in 1995 and was certified in 1997. The manufacturer of the ASW 27 is Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co. The "W" indicates this is a design of the influential and prolific German designer Gerhard Waibel.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Domain
Civil
Era
Modern (1992–2009)
Length (ft)
21
Wingspan (ft)
49
Empty Weight (lb)
540
MTOW (lb)
1102
Max Speed (mph)
177