For the ASW 19 Gerhard Waibel used the ASW 15 B wing, although with structural changes. In addition, the wing profile in the root region had to be adapted to the new, more streamlined fuselage.
The shape of the ASW 19 fuselage cannot deny its family ties to the ASW 17. The pointed nose had become a trademark of the Schleicher sailplanes.
The main difference compared to the ASW 15 was therefore the new fuselage with a new tailplane, which was supposed to bring out the full performance potential of the wing.
With the ASW 19, Gerhard Waibel also began the systematic work to further increase cockpit safety.
With the ASW 19 B the original maximum loading of 408 kg was increased to 454 kg.
Technical Data
| Muster / Type | ASW 19 (B) |
| Klasse / Class | Standard |
| Sitze / Seats | 1 |
| Erstflug / Maiden flight | 23.11.1975 |
| Herstellungszeitraum / Production period | 1975 – 1986 |
| Stückzahl / Number of pieces | 425 |
| Konstrukteuer / Designer | Gerhard Waibel |
| Spannweite / Span | 15 m |
| Rumpflänge / Fuselage length | 6.82 m |
| Höhe / Height | 1.45 |
| Flügelfläche / Wing area | 11.0 m² |
| Flügelstreckung / Wing aspect ratio | 20.45 |
| Flügelprofil / Airfoil | FX 61-163 / FX 60-126 |
| Leermasse / Empty weight | 240 kg (245 kg) |
| Höchstflugmasse / Max. weight | 408 kg (454 kg) |
| Wasserballast / Water ballast | 80 l (100 l) |
| Max. Flächenbelastung / Max. wing load | 37.1 kg/m² (41.3 kg/m²) |
| Geringstes Sinken / Min. sink | 0,62 m/s (0,63 m/s) |
| Gleitzahl / Best glide ratio | 38.5 |
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