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{{Short description|Single-seat German motor glider, 2009}} |
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| name=ASH 31 |
| name=ASH 31 |
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| image=ASH 31 Mi Flug 003 20090421.JPG |
| image=ASH 31 Mi Flug 003 20090421.JPG |
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| caption=Schleicher ASH 31 Mi during its first flight |
| caption=Schleicher ASH 31 Mi during its first flight |
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| type=[[Glider |
| type=[[Glider competition classes|Open-class]] sailplane |
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| national origin=Germany |
| national origin=Germany |
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| manufacturer=[[Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co|Schleicher]] |
| manufacturer=[[Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co|Schleicher]] |
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| designer=Martin Heide |
| designer=Martin Heide |
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| first flight=21 April 2009{{sfn|Maiden flight of the new ASH 31 Mi|2009}} |
| first flight=21 April 2009{{sfn|Maiden flight of the new ASH 31 Mi|2009}} |
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| produced=<!--2009-present only completed after production ends, per template documentation--> |
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| number built=100 as of 2013{{sfn|ASH 31 Mi serial number 100 delivered|2013}} |
| number built=100 as of 2013{{sfn|ASH 31 Mi serial number 100 delivered|2013}} |
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| unit cost=US$200,475{{sfn|Eastern Sailplane Catalog ASH 31 Mi|2014}} |
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| variants with their own articles= |
| variants with their own articles= |
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The '''ASH 31''' is a single seat [[Glider competition classes#Open Class|Open Class]] [[Glider (sailplane)|glider]] which can also be flown in the [[Glider competition classes#18 Class|18 metre class]] configuration. |
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The '''ASH 31''' is a single seat [[Glider Competition Classes#Open Class|Open Class]] [[Glider (sailplane)|glider]] which can also be flown in the [[Glider Competition Classes#18 Class|18 metre class]] configuration. |
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==Design and development== |
==Design and development== |
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The ASH 31 was announced at the end of 2008 by [[Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co|Alexander Schleicher]]. The glider was developed as a replacement for the |
The ASH 31 was announced at the end of 2008 by [[Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co|Alexander Schleicher]]. The glider was developed as a replacement for the [[Schleicher ASH 26|ASH 26]].{{sfn|ASH 31 Mi Design Description|2014}} The self-launching Mi version is powered by a {{cvt|41|kW}} [[Wankel engine]].{{sfn|ASH 31 Mi Brochure|2011}} |
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The improvements over the ASH 26 and ASG 29 are given as: |
The improvements over the ASH 26 and ASG 29 are given as: |
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==Variants== |
==Variants== |
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;ASH 31 |
;ASH 31 |
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:Production aircraft with 18- |
:Production aircraft with a wingspan of either 18-metres or 21-metres. |
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;ASH 31 Mi |
;ASH 31 Mi |
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:Production aircraft with a retractable engine and propeller for self-launching. It can be flown with a wingspan of either 18-metres or 21-metres. |
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==Specifications (21-metre) == |
==Specifications (21-metre) == |
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{{Aircraft specs |
{{Aircraft specs |
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|ref={{sfn|ASH 31 Mi Technical Data|2014}} |
|ref=''Schleicher.''{{sfn|ASH 31 Mi Technical Data|2014}} |
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|prime units?=met |
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|crew=One |
|crew=One |
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|capacity=<br/> |
|capacity=<br/> |
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**115 |
**{{cvt|115|kg}} max. pilot weight |
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**140 |
**{{cvt|140|kg}} max. water ballast in the wing |
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|length m=7.07 |
|length m=7.07 |
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|length ft= |
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|length in= |
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|span m=21 |
|span m=21 |
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|span ft= |
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|span in= |
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|span note=including winglets |
|span note=including winglets |
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|swept m=<!-- swing-wings --> |
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|swept ft=<!-- swing-wings --> |
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|swept in=<!-- swing-wings --> |
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|rot number=<!-- helicopters --> |
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|rot dia m=<!-- helicopters --> |
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|rot dia ft=<!-- helicopters --> |
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|rot dia in=<!-- helicopters --> |
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|dia m=<!-- airships etc --> |
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|dia ft=<!-- airships etc --> |
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|dia in=<!-- airships etc --> |
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|width m=<!-- if applicable --> |
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|width ft=<!-- if applicable --> |
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|width in=<!-- if applicable --> |
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|height m= |
|height m= |
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|height ft= |
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|height in= |
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|wing area sqm=13.2 |
|wing area sqm=13.2 |
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|aspect ratio=33.5 |
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|wing area sqft= |
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|airfoil= |
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|swept area sqm=<!-- swing-wings --> |
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|swept area sqft=<!-- swing-wings --> |
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|rot area sqm=<!-- helicopters --> |
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|rot area sqft=<!-- helicopters --> |
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|volume m3=<!-- lighter-than-air --> |
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|volume ft3=<!-- lighter-than-air --> |
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|aspect ratio=33.5<!-- sailplanes --> |
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|wing profile=<!-- sailplanes --> |
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|empty weight kg=430 |
|empty weight kg=430 |
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|empty weight lb= |
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|gross weight kg= |
|gross weight kg= |
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|gross weight lb= |
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|gross weight note= |
|gross weight note= |
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|max takeoff weight kg=700 |
|max takeoff weight kg=700 |
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|fuel capacity=<br/> |
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|max takeoff weight lb= |
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**{{cvt|16|L}} in fuselage fuel tank |
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|max takeoff weight note= |
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**{{cvt|46|L}} with 2 wing fuel tanks |
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|lift kg=<!-- lighter-than-air --> |
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|lift lb=<!-- lighter-than-air --> |
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|eng1 number=1 |
|eng1 number=1 |
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|eng1 name=IAE 50R-AA |
|eng1 name=[[Austro Engine]] [[Austro Engine AE50R|IAE 50R-AA]] |
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|eng1 type=single rotor [[Wankel engine]] |
|eng1 type=single rotor [[Wankel engine]] |
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|eng1 kw=41 |
|eng1 kw=41 |
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|eng1 hp=55 |
|eng1 hp=55 |
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|eng1 kn=<!-- jet/rocket engines --> |
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|eng1 lbf=<!-- jet/rocket engines --> |
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|eng1 kn-ab=<!-- afterburners --> |
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|eng1 lbf-ab=<!-- afterburners --> |
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|eng1 note={{sfn|AE50R Technical Data Sheet|2010}} |
|eng1 note={{sfn|AE50R Technical Data Sheet|2010}} |
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|prop blade number=2 |
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|eng2 hp=<!-- prop engines --> |
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|eng2 lbf-ab=<!-- afterburners --> |
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|prop blade number=2<!-- propeller aircraft --> |
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|prop dia m=1.55<!-- propeller aircraft --> |
|prop dia m=1.55<!-- propeller aircraft --> |
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|prop dia ft=<!-- propeller aircraft --> |
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|prop dia in=<!-- propeller aircraft --> |
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|prop dia note=(retractable) |
|prop dia note=(retractable) |
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<!--Performance--> |
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|max speed mach=<!-- supersonic aircraft --> |
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|cruise speed kmh=<!-- if max speed unknown --> |
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|cruise speed mph=<!-- if max speed unknown --> |
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|range km= |
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|range miles= |
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|endurance h=<!-- if range unknown --> |
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|endurance min=<!-- if range unknown --> |
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|ceiling m= |
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|glide ratio=<!-- sailplanes --> |
|glide ratio=<!-- sailplanes --> |
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|climb rate ms=4 |
|climb rate ms=4 |
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|climb rate ftmin= |
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|sink rate ms=<!-- sailplanes --> |
|sink rate ms=<!-- sailplanes --> |
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|sink rate ftmin=<!-- sailplanes --> |
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|wing loading kg/m2=53.0 |
|wing loading kg/m2=53.0 |
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|wing loading lb/sqft=10.8 |
|wing loading lb/sqft=10.8 |
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|wing loading note=max |
|wing loading note=max |
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|lift to drag=56<ref>[http://www.aerofly-sim.de/download/download-aeroflyfs/affs_ash31_download ASH 31 Mi] Aerofly</ref> |
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|armament1= |
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|armament2= |
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|armament3= |
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|armament4= |
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|armament5= |
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|armament6= |
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|related=<!-- related developments --> |
|related=<!-- related developments --> |
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|similar aircraft=<!-- similar or comparable aircraft --> |
|similar aircraft=<!-- similar or comparable aircraft --> |
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*[[Jonker JS-1 Revelation]] (21m version) |
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*[[Lange Antares 23E]] |
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*[[Schempp-Hirth Quintus]] |
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|lists=<!-- related lists --> |
|lists=<!-- related lists --> |
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*[[List of gliders]] |
*[[List of gliders]] |
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| url=http://www.alexander-schleicher.de/service/prospekte/AS%20Einzelprosp%2031%20de%2011%2004.pdf |
| url=http://www.alexander-schleicher.de/service/prospekte/AS%20Einzelprosp%2031%20de%2011%2004.pdf |
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| publisher=Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co. Segelflugzeugbau |
| publisher=Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co. Segelflugzeugbau |
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| accessdate=22 July 2014 | ref = {{harvid|ASH 31 Mi Brochure|2011}} }} |
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*{{cite web| title=ASH 31 Mi Technical Data |
*{{cite web| title=ASH 31 Mi Technical Data |
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| url=http://www.alexander-schleicher.de/produkte/ash31/ash31_daten_e.htm |
| url=http://www.alexander-schleicher.de/produkte/ash31/ash31_daten_e.htm |
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| accessdate=1 August 2014| ref={{harvid|Eastern Sailplane Catalog ASH 31 Mi|2014}} }} |
| accessdate=1 August 2014| ref={{harvid|Eastern Sailplane Catalog ASH 31 Mi|2014}} }} |
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*{{cite web|title=AE50R Technical Data Sheet|url=http://austroengine.at/uploads/pdf/mod_products2/2010092010AE50R_Technical_Data_Sheet.pdf |
*{{cite web|title=AE50R Technical Data Sheet|url=http://austroengine.at/uploads/pdf/mod_products2/2010092010AE50R_Technical_Data_Sheet.pdf |
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| publisher=Austro Engine GmbH| accessdate=22 July 2014| ref = {{harvid|AE50R Technical Data Sheet|2010}} }} |
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{{refend}} |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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{{Commons category|ASH 31}} |
{{Commons category|Schleicher ASH 31 Mi}} |
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*[http://www.alexander-schleicher.de Schleicher website] |
*[http://www.alexander-schleicher.de Schleicher website] |
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Latest revision as of 01:19, 11 December 2022
ASH 31 | |
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Schleicher ASH 31 Mi during its first flight | |
Role | Open-class sailplane |
National origin | Germany |
Manufacturer | Schleicher |
Designer | Martin Heide |
First flight | 21 April 2009[1] |
Number built | 100 as of 2013[2] |
The ASH 31 is a single seat Open Class glider which can also be flown in the 18 metre class configuration.
Design and development
[edit]The ASH 31 was announced at the end of 2008 by Alexander Schleicher. The glider was developed as a replacement for the ASH 26.[3] The self-launching Mi version is powered by a 41 kW (55 hp) Wankel engine.[4]
The improvements over the ASH 26 and ASG 29 are given as:
- Extended ailerons
- Redesigned wing structure
Variants
[edit]- ASH 31
- Production aircraft with a wingspan of either 18-metres or 21-metres.
- ASH 31 Mi
- Production aircraft with a retractable engine and propeller for self-launching. It can be flown with a wingspan of either 18-metres or 21-metres.
Specifications (21-metre)
[edit]Data from Schleicher.[5]
General characteristics
- Crew: One
- Capacity:
- 115 kg (254 lb) max. pilot weight
- 140 kg (310 lb) max. water ballast in the wing
- Length: 7.07 m (23 ft 2 in)
- Wingspan: 21 m (68 ft 11 in) including winglets
- Wing area: 13.2 m2 (142 sq ft)
- Aspect ratio: 33.5
- Empty weight: 430 kg (948 lb)
- Max takeoff weight: 700 kg (1,543 lb)
- Fuel capacity:
- 16 L (3.5 imp gal; 4.2 US gal) in fuselage fuel tank
- 46 L (10 imp gal; 12 US gal) with 2 wing fuel tanks
- Powerplant: 1 × Austro Engine IAE 50R-AA single rotor Wankel engine, 41 kW (55 hp) [6]
- Propellers: 2-bladed, 1.55 m (5 ft 1 in) diameter (retractable)
Performance
- Rate of climb: 4 m/s (790 ft/min)
- Lift-to-drag: 56[7]
- Wing loading: 53.0 kg/m2 (10.8 lb/sq ft) max
See also
[edit]Aircraft of comparable role, configuration, and era
- Jonker JS-1 Revelation (21m version)
- Lange Antares 23E
- Schempp-Hirth Quintus
Related lists
Notes
[edit]References
[edit]- "Colour brochure ASH 31 Mi (german / english)" (PDF). Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co. Segelflugzeugbau. Retrieved 22 July 2014.
- "ASH 31 Mi Technical Data". Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co. Segelflugzeugbau. Retrieved 22 July 2014.
- "ASH 31 Mi Design Description". Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co. Segelflugzeugbau. Retrieved 22 July 2014.
- "Maiden flight of the new ASH 31 Mi". Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co. Segelflugzeugbau. April 2009. Retrieved 1 August 2014.
- "ASH 31 Mi serial number 100 delivered". Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co. Segelflugzeugbau. November 2013. Retrieved 1 August 2014.
- "Eastern Sailplane Catalog ASH 31 Mi". Eastern Sailplane, Inc. January 2014. Retrieved 1 August 2014.
- "AE50R Technical Data Sheet" (PDF). Austro Engine GmbH. Retrieved 22 July 2014.
External links
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