One of the world’s oldest manufacturers of gliders,
Schleicher was founded by Alexander Schleicher in 1927. A number of the
standard gliders have been produced in powered variants including the
ASK 16, ASK 14 single seater which was first flown in 1967 and is
powered by a 26hp(19kW) Hirth and has a maximum take-off weight of
793lb(360kg). The ASW 22BE single seater was first flown in 1986 and is
powered by a 48hp(35kW) Rotax and has a maximum take-off weight of
1653lb(750kg).
G-BCHT
c/n 16021
Germany
2 seat powered glider first flown in 1971
Engine: 72hp(53kW) Limbach
Length: 24’0"(7.31m)
Height: 6’9.5"(2.07m)Wingspan: 52’6"(16.0m)
No.built: 50+ Range: 310miles(498km)
Cruising speed: 99mph(159kmh) Empty weight: 1014lb(460kg)
Maximum take-off weight: 1543lb(700kg) |