SchleicherASW 27 vs.SchleicherASW 27B

This is a high performance glider, meant to compete in the FAI 15 Metre class with no compromise. It doesn’t feature any 18 m wing extension, it allows no engine retrofit… it is strictly meant to be a 15 metre competition sailplane, OK?

The wing design just doesn’t let air get turbulent all along its profile, allowing for performance usually associated with larger Open Class gliders. The controls are linked in a very sophisticated way resulting in desirable feedback from control surfaces but still comfortable enough to match non-fatiguing fly requirements need for long flights. The cockpit is top-notch in safety and protection, while still being comfy and allowing for easy operations on board (I mean... adjustable back rest!). Crash tests were performed letting the fuselage drop at 6 m/s on the ground.

It was so uncompromising that when the overlapping ASW 29 came into the game its production was terminated.

This glider has the same performance characteristics as the plain ASW 27 and the differences mainly lie in the water ballast details: ASW 27B features a tail ballast, easier-to-fill wing ballast and a better placed dump handle.

Uh, yes, newer winglets too.