Schleicher ASG 32

ASG 32
Role Two Seater Class sailplane
National origin Germany
Manufacturer Schleicher
Designer Michael Greiner
First flight 31 May 2014[1]




The ASG 32 is a Two Seater Class glider manufactured by Alexander Schleicher. The prototype had its maiden flight in Poppenhausen on 31 May 2014.[1] The start of deliveries to customers is expected in 2015.[2]

Design and development

The aircraft was announced in April 2013, with the intention that it would fill the gap between the ASK 21 trainer and the larger Open Class two seaters. The ASG 32 meets the requirements of the FAI 20 metre Two-Seater Class. Pure sailplane, motorized self-launching and sustainer engine versions were announced.[3]

Construction of the prototype started in 2013, during which the fuselage and tailplane were displayed.[4] The maiden flight was on 31 May 2014, piloted by the designer Michael Greiner and the Schleicher CEO, Peter Kremer.[1]

The electrically powered variant of the ASG 32 will be delivered after the other variants.[2]

Variants

Data from Schleicher [5]

ASG 32
The pure sailplane, without any engine.
ASG 32 Mi
The motor glider aircraft, capable of self launching with a retractable engine and propeller.
ASG 32 El
The electrically propelled motor glider aircraft, capable of sustaining flight for an expected 100 km (62 mi) under engine power.[2]

Specifications (ASG 32 Mi)

Data from Schleicher [6]

General characteristics

Performance

See also


Related lists

References

Notes

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Maiden flight of the ASG 32 Mi 2014.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Eckey 2014, p. 43.
  3. ↑ Announcement of ASG 32 2013.
  4. ↑ Production of the ASG 32 2014.
  5. ↑ Brochure ASG 32 / ASG 32 Mi / ASG 32 El 2014.
  6. ↑ Brochure ASG 32 / ASG 32 Mi / ASG 32 El 2014, p. 6.

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