Schleicher ASH 30
# Schleicher ASH 30

The ASH 30 is a two-seater Open Class glider manufactured by Alexander Schleicher, developed as a replacement for the ASH 25. The Mi version is powered by a 41 kW (55 hp) Wankel engine. The prototype made its maiden flight on 7 April 2011 from Wasserkuppe.

## Design and development

The improvements over the ASH 25 are given as:

* a larger span
* new wing sections with a coefficient of lift that is about 0.2 higher
* a maximum take-off weight of 850 kg for the Mi version
* automatic control surface connections for the entire aircraft
* enlarged cockpits
* larger canopies to improve visibility and to allow easier entry and exit for the rear pilot

## Variants

### ASH 30

    The un-powered prototype glider.

### ASH 30 Mi

    The motor-glider production aircraft, capable of self launching with a retractable engine and propeller.

## Specifications (ASH 30 Mi)

Data from Schleicher.

General characteristics

* Crew: Two
* Capacity:
   * 50 L (110 lb) max. water ballast in wing
* Length: 9.33 m (30 ft 7 in)
* Wingspan: 26.5 m (86 ft 11 in) including winglets
* Height: 1.79 m (5 ft 10 in)
* Wing area: 17.17 $m^2$ (184.8 sq ft)
* Aspect ratio: 40.9
* Empty weight: 630 kg (1,389 lb)
* Max takeoff weight: 850 kg (1,874 lb)
* Fuel capacity:
   * 14 L in fuselage fuel tank
   * 44 L with 2 wing fuel tanks
* Powerplant: 1 × Austro Engine IAE 50R-AA single rotor Wankel engine, 41 kW (55 hp)
* Propellers: 2-bladed, 1.55 m (5 ft 1 in) diameter (retractable)

Performance

* Maximum glide ratio: >60
* Rate of climb: 3 m/s (590 ft/min)
* Wing loading: 49.5 $kg/m^2$ (10.1 lb/sq ft)
