AS 33 | |
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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]
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]
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AS 33 | |
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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]
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]
Data from Manufacturer [2]
General characteristics
Aircraft of comparable role, configuration, and era
Related lists