Schleicher AS 33
| AS 33 | |
|---|---|
| Role | 15 metre-class and 18 metre-class |
| National origin | Germany |
| Manufacturer | Schleicher |
| First flight | 23 January 2020 |
The Schleicher AS 33 is a German glider manufactured by Alexander Schleicher.[1] The prototype had its maiden flight from Huhnrain Airport, Poppenhausen near Frankfurt on 23 January 2020.[2][3][4] The design can be flown in the 18 metre class or in the 15 metre class.[2]
Design and development
[edit]The AS 33 is based upon the ASG 29, with a totally new wing with an 18 m (59 ft) span and 10 m2 (110 sq ft) area, which optimizes the airflow around the fuselage/wing transition as well as at the wingtips. The AS 33 is a single-seat, mid-wing sailplane of composite construction, with a T-tail.[2] To fly in the FAI 15m class, a second pair of outer wings is available. The separation point for the outer wings is at 5.1m along the span.[5]
The glider has upward extending three-tier air-brakes and independently switchable electrical valves for the water ballast tanks in the inner and outer wings. The main wheel has a disc brake. The main wheel and the tail-wheel are retractable.[5]
Schleicher no longer includes the designer's initial in the glider's designation.[6]
Variants
[edit]- AS 33: Pure sailplane, without any engine.[2]
- AS 33 Es: with SOLO 2350 engine with an electric starter[2]
- AS 33 Me: Electric self-launcher[7]
Specifications (with 18m wings)
[edit]Data from Manufacturer[2]
General characteristics
- Crew: one
- Wingspan: 18.00 m (59 ft 0 in)
- Wing area: 10 m2 (107.6 sq ft)
- Aspect ratio: 32.4
- Empty weight: 300 kg (661 lb)
- Gross weight: 600 kg (1,322 lb)
- Powerplant: 1 × Solo 2350 air-cooled, two-cylinder, two-stroke (E version), 22 kW (30 hp)
See also
[edit]Aircraft of comparable role, configuration, and era
Related lists
References
[edit]- ^ "fleigernews". Retrieved 7 June 2020.
- ^ a b c d e f "Alexander Schleicher web-site". Retrieved 5 June 2020.
- ^ "Aerospace Testing International". Retrieved 7 June 2020.
- ^ "Aerokurier". Retrieved 7 June 2020.
- ^ a b Alexander Schleicher brochure 2020
- ^ "Soaring NZ". Retrieved 7 June 2020.
- ^ "Schleicher web-site". Retrieved 15 December 2020.