SchleicherASW 15
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€12000
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Our editors' review up to date on Dec 28 2016
This is one of the most successful Standard Class sailplanes ever. First models were prone to suffering fungus infestation, some parts being built in balsa wood, so be sure you buy serial number 356 or above.
Despite its all-flying tailplane, the plane is not particularly pitch sensitive (like Std Cirrus). The older ASW-15 has a CG hook that is offset and is difficult to control on early phase of tow but a modification is available in more recent models. Low speed handling is good, specially if you can find a model with winglets.
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Why buy
A best-seller, robust and easy to fly. Besides, it's Schleicher.
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General characteristics
| Class | Standard |
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| Crew | 1 |
| First flight | 1968 |
| Built | 183 |
Technical characteristics
| Height | 1.45m |
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| Length | 6.45m |
| Wingspan | 15m |
| Wing Area | 11m² |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.45 |
| Flaps | No |
| Empty Weight | 210Kg |
| Gross Weight | 318Kg |
| Ballast | 0Kg |
| Retractable Gear | Yes |
| Retractable Propeller | No |
| Self Launching | No |
Performance
| Min Sink | 0.58m/s |
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| Glide Ratio | 36.5 |
| Stall speed | 64Km/h |
| VNE | 220Km/h |