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{{Short description|Single-seat German motor glider, 2009}}
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| name=ASH 31
| 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 Competition Classes|Open-class]] sailplane
| type=[[Glider competition classes|Open-class]] sailplane
| national origin=Germany
| national origin=Germany
| manufacturer=[[Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co|Schleicher]]
| manufacturer=[[Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co|Schleicher]]
| designer=Martin Heide
| designer=Martin Heide
| first flight=21 April 2009{{sfn|Maiden flight of the new ASH 31 Mi|2009}}
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| number built=100 as of 2013{{sfn|ASH 31 Mi serial number 100 delivered|2013}}
| unit cost=US$200,475{{sfn|Eastern Sailplane Catalog ASH 31 Mi|2014}}
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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.


==Design and development==
==Design and development==
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 {{convert|41|kW|hp|abbr=on|0}} [[Wankel engine]].{{sfn|ASH 31 Mi Brochure|2011}}
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}}


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==
;ASH 31
;ASH 31
:Production aircraft with 18-metre or 21-metre wingspan.
:Production aircraft with a wingspan of either 18-metres or 21-metres.
;ASH 31 Mi
;ASH 31 Mi
:The motor-glider production aircraft with 18-metre or 21-metre wingspan, capable of self launching with an engine and retractable propeller.
: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) ==
==Specifications (21-metre) ==
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**115&nbsp;kg (253&nbsp;lb) max. pilot weight
**{{cvt|115|kg}} max. pilot weight
**140&nbsp;kg (308&nbsp;lb) max. water ballast in wing
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|lift lb=<!-- lighter-than-air -->

|eng1 number=1
|eng1 number=1
|eng1 name=[[Austro Engine]] [[Austro Engine AE50R|IAE 50R-AA]]
|eng1 name=[[Austro Engine]] [[Austro Engine AE50R|IAE 50R-AA]]
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|eng1 hp=55
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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>
|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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| 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
| publisher=Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co. Segelflugzeugbau
| publisher=Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co. Segelflugzeugbau
| format=PDF | accessdate=22 July 2014 | ref = {{harvid|ASH 31 Mi Brochure|2011}} }}
| accessdate=22 July 2014 | ref = {{harvid|ASH 31 Mi Brochure|2011}} }}
*{{cite web| title=ASH 31 Mi Technical Data
*{{cite web| title=ASH 31 Mi Technical Data
| 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}} }}
*{{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
| format=PDF | publisher=Austro Engine GmbH| accessdate=22 July 2014| ref = {{harvid|AE50R Technical Data Sheet|2010}} }}
| publisher=Austro Engine GmbH| accessdate=22 July 2014| ref = {{harvid|AE50R Technical Data Sheet|2010}} }}
{{refend}}
{{refend}}


==External links==
==External links==
{{Commons category|ASH 31}}
{{Commons category|Schleicher ASH 31 Mi}}
*[http://www.alexander-schleicher.de Schleicher website]
*[http://www.alexander-schleicher.de Schleicher website]


{{Schleicher}}
{{Schleicher}}


[[Category:German sailplanes 2000–2009]]
[[Category:2000s German sailplanes]]
[[Category:Schleicher aircraft]]
[[Category:Schleicher aircraft]]
[[Category:Motor gliders]]
[[Category:Motor gliders]]

Revision as of 01:19, 11 December 2022

ASH 31
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

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

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)

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

Aircraft of comparable role, configuration, and era

Related lists

Notes

  1. ^ Maiden flight of the new ASH 31 Mi 2009.
  2. ^ ASH 31 Mi serial number 100 delivered 2013.
  3. ^ ASH 31 Mi Design Description 2014.
  4. ^ ASH 31 Mi Brochure 2011.
  5. ^ ASH 31 Mi Technical Data 2014.
  6. ^ AE50R Technical Data Sheet 2010.
  7. ^ ASH 31 Mi Aerofly

References

  • "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.
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