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{{Short description|German glider, 1975}}
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| type=[[FAI Club Class|Club-class]] sailplane
| type=[[FAI Club Class|Club-class]] sailplane
| national origin=Germany
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| manufacturer=[[Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co|Schleicher]]
| manufacturer=[[Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co|Schleicher]]
| designer=[[Gerhard Waibel (engineer)|Gerhard Waibel]]
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The '''ASW 19''' is a single-seat [[glider (sailplane)|glider]] built by [[Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co]], first flying in 1975. It was originally designed as a [[FAI Standard Class|Standard Class]] glider, but now mainly competes in the [[Club class|Club Class]]. The ASW 19 is known for its pleasant handling and some clubs use it as a training glider. It was succeeded by the all-new [[Schleicher ASW 24]].
The '''ASW 19''' is a single-seat [[glider (sailplane)|glider]] built by [[Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co]], first flying in 1975. It was originally designed as a [[FAI Standard Class|Standard Class]] glider, but now mainly competes in the [[Club class|Club Class]]. The ASW 19 is known for its pleasant handling and some clubs use it as a training glider. It was succeeded by the all-new [[Schleicher ASW 24]].


==Design==
==Design==
The wings are from the [[Schleicher ASW 15|ASW 15]] with upper-surface Schempp-Hirth metal air brakes added. Later models received modified brakes with an additional panel due to improve effectiveness.
The wings are from the [[Schleicher ASW 15|ASW 15]] with upper-surface Schempp-Hirth metal air brakes added. Later models received modified brakes with an additional panel to improve effectiveness.


The all-new fibreglass fuselage was built without the honeycombs that were used on the ASW 15 and [[Schleicher ASW 17|ASW 17]]. It has a winch hook, which is covered by the main wheel doors, and an aerotow hook situated approximately one foot from the nose.
The all-new fibreglass fuselage was built without the honeycombs that were used on the ASW 15 and [[Schleicher ASW 17|ASW 17]]. It has a winch hook, which is covered by the main wheel doors, and an aerotow hook situated approximately {{cvt|30|cm}} from the nose.


The wings are held in place with two main pins. Up to {{cvt|80|kg}} of water ballast can be carried. The tail unit is also of glassfibre/foam sandwich, and the horizontal tailplane has a fixed stabilizer.
The wings are held in place with two main pins. Up to {{cvt|80|kg}} of water ballast can be carried. The tail unit is also of glassfibre/foam sandwich, and the horizontal tailplane has a fixed stabilizer.
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The '''ASW 19 Club''' is a version with a fixed unsprung monowheel and no water ballast carried. Only five were built for the [[Royal Air Force]], where they were known as the '''Valiant TX.1'''.
The '''ASW 19 Club''' is a version with a fixed unsprung monowheel and no water ballast carried. Only five were built for the [[Royal Air Force]], where they were known as the '''Valiant TX.1'''.


A single ASW 19 was fitted with a new wing profile featuring turbulator blow holes at the Technical University of Delft. This '''ASW 19X''' showed improved gliding capabilities with a best glide ratio of about 41:1.
At the [[Delft University of Technology]] a single ASW 19 was fitted with a new wing profile featuring turbulator blow holes. This '''ASW 19X''' showed improved gliding capabilities with a best glide ratio of about 41:1.


==Operators==
==Operators==
;{{UK}}
;{{UK}}
*[[Royal Air Force]]
*[[Royal Air Force]]
*[https://www.uclgliding.co.uk/ University College London Gliding Club]

;{{FR}}
;{{FR}}
*3 [[French Air Force]] ("F05" n°276, "F06" n°277,"F07" n°323)
*3 [[French Air Force]] ("F05" n°276, "F06" n°277,"F07" n°323)
{{United States}}

* [https://soargbsc.com/fleet.php Greater Boston Soaring Club]


==Specifications (ASW 19b)==
==Specifications (ASW 19b)==
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==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
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*[http://www.alexander-schleicher.de/ Schleicher web site]
*[http://www.alexander-schleicher.de/ Schleicher web site]
*[http://www.gliding-in-melbourne.org/ Geelong Gliding Club web site]
*[http://www.gliding-in-melbourne.org/ Geelong Gliding Club web site]
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Latest revision as of 20:14, 14 October 2024

ASW 19
General information
TypeClub-class sailplane
National originGermany
ManufacturerSchleicher
Designer
Number built425
History
First flight23 November 1975

The ASW 19 is a single-seat glider built by Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co, first flying in 1975. It was originally designed as a Standard Class glider, but now mainly competes in the Club Class. The ASW 19 is known for its pleasant handling and some clubs use it as a training glider. It was succeeded by the all-new Schleicher ASW 24.

Design

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The wings are from the ASW 15 with upper-surface Schempp-Hirth metal air brakes added. Later models received modified brakes with an additional panel to improve effectiveness.

The all-new fibreglass fuselage was built without the honeycombs that were used on the ASW 15 and ASW 17. It has a winch hook, which is covered by the main wheel doors, and an aerotow hook situated approximately 30 cm (12 in) from the nose.

The wings are held in place with two main pins. Up to 80 kg (180 lb) of water ballast can be carried. The tail unit is also of glassfibre/foam sandwich, and the horizontal tailplane has a fixed stabilizer.

Variants

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With the ASW 19b version, the maximum allowed amount of water ballast increased and the take-off weight can be raised to 454 kg. Later ASW 19B were delivered with an instrument panel that lifts with the canopy. This feature can be retrofitted to older models.

The ASW 19 Club is a version with a fixed unsprung monowheel and no water ballast carried. Only five were built for the Royal Air Force, where they were known as the Valiant TX.1.

At the Delft University of Technology a single ASW 19 was fitted with a new wing profile featuring turbulator blow holes. This ASW 19X showed improved gliding capabilities with a best glide ratio of about 41:1.

Operators

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 United Kingdom
 France

 United States

Specifications (ASW 19b)

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Data from Jane's all the World's Aircraft 1980–81 [1]

General characteristics

  • Crew: 1
  • Capacity: 80 kg (180 lb) water ballast
  • Length: 6.82 m (22 ft 5 in)
  • Wingspan: 15 m (49 ft 3 in)
  • Height: 1.45 m (4 ft 9 in)
  • Wing area: 11 m2 (120 sq ft)
  • Aspect ratio: 20.4
  • Airfoil: root: Wortmann FX-61-163; tip: Wortmann FX-60-126
  • Empty weight: 245 kg (540 lb)
  • Max takeoff weight: 454 kg (1,001 lb)

Performance

  • Stall speed: 67 km/h (42 mph, 36 kn)
  • Never exceed speed: 255 km/h (158 mph, 138 kn)
  • Max rough air speed: 170 km/h (110 mph; 92 kn)
  • Max aerotow speed: 170 km/h (110 mph; 92 kn)
  • Max winch launch speed: 125 km/h (78 mph; 67 kn)
  • Maximum glide ratio: 38.5:1 at 112 km/h (70 mph; 60 kn)
  • Rate of sink: 0.55 m/s (108 ft/min) at 75 km/h (47 mph; 40 kn)
  • Wing loading: 41.3 kg/m2 (8.5 lb/sq ft) maximum

See also

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Aircraft of comparable role, configuration, and era

Related lists

References

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  1. ^ Taylor, John W.R., ed. (1980). Jane's all the World's Aircraft 1980–81. London: Jane's Publishing Co. pp. 573, 590–591. ISBN 0-7106-0705-9.
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