| ASH 30 | |
|---|---|
| |
| Martin Heide and Peter Kremer flying the maiden flight. | |
| Role | Open Class sailplane |
| National origin | Germany |
| Manufacturer | Schleicher |
| Designer | Martin Heide |
| First flight | 7 April 2011[1] |
| Number built | 5 as of 2013[2] |
The ASH 30 is a two-seater Open Class glider manufactured by Alexander Schleicher, developed as a replacement for the ASH 25.[3] The Mi version is powered by a 41 kW (55 hp) Wankel engine.[4] The prototype made its maiden flight on 7 April 2011 from Wasserkuppe.[1]
Design and development[edit]
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[5]
- 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[edit]
- 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)[edit]
Data from Schleicher.[6]
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 m2 (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) [7]
- 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/m2 (10.1 lb/sq ft)
See also[edit]
Related lists
Notes[edit]
References[edit]
- "ASH 30 Mi Brochure" (PDF). Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co. Segelflugzeugbau. Retrieved 30 June 2014.
- "ASH 30 Mi Technical Data". Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co. Segelflugzeugbau. Retrieved 30 June 2014.
- "ASH 30 Mi – the new measuring stick in Open Class". Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co. Segelflugzeugbau. Retrieved 30 June 2014.
- "Maiden Flight of the ASH 30 Mi". SoaringCafe.com. April 9, 2011. Retrieved 30 June 2014.
- Eckey, Bernard (2011), "Flying the ASh 30 Mi" (PDF), Gliding Australia, no. 1, Sydney, Australia: Gliding Federation of Australia, pp. 14–17, retrieved 30 June 2014
- "ASH 30 Mi – Serial-No. 5 completed". Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co. Segelflugzeugbau. November 2013. Retrieved 1 August 2014.
- "Eastern Sailplane Catalog ASH 30 Mi". Eastern Sailplane, Inc. January 2014. Retrieved 1 August 2014.
- "AE50R Technical Data Sheet" (PDF). Austro Engine GmbH. Retrieved 30 June 2014.