Schleicher ASH-31Mi
The Schleicher ASH 31 is a dual-class competition glider announced in 2008 that flies as a 21-metre Open Class ship or, after swapping in shorter outer wing panels with removable winglets, in the 18-metre class. The self-launching Mi version carries a 41 kW Wankel engine that raises it to soaring height under its own power, removing the need for a tow plane or winch launch. At full 21-metre span it carries up to 140 kg of water ballast in the wings, giving pilots a wide choice of wing loading for weak or strong thermal conditions. Its high aspect ratio of roughly 33.5 reflects a design focused on maximum cross-country glide performance.
Did you know?
The Mi variant of the ASH 31 is a self-launch glider whose 41 kW Wankel engine raises it to soaring height without a tow plane or winch.
Specifications
| Wingspan | 21 m (69 ft) |
|---|---|
| Persons on board | 2 |
| Rate of climb | 790 ft/min (4 m/s) |
| Fuel capacity | 16 l |
| Units built | 100 |
Curated by CatchFlights from manufacturer documents, ICAO Doc 8643 and reference works; values are left out where no source could confirm them. Sources are listed on our credits page.
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