ASW 22 / ASW 22 M

ASW 22 / ASW 22 M

After the 1978 World Championship in Chateauroux, the discussion regarding the limits and possibilities of the open class was re-opened. At this time, Gerhard Waibel stated openly that he was working on a new machine for the open class with optional 22 or 24 m span, to be called the ASW 22. Immediately verbal battles erupted.

Despite all possible efforts, the ASW 22 was not ready in time for the 1981 World Championships in Paderborn. It was not finished until 4 weeks later.

Adolf Wilsch: “Even without the heavy pressure of meeting a deadline, one was “a little nervous” after the World Championships. This is quite understandable and was freely admitted by the Schleicher people. Therefore they decided on an unofficial first flight on July 4th in Schweinfurt without any publicity.”

Shortly after the first flight Walter Neubert convincingly won the 1981 Baden-Württemberg regional championship in Mengen with the prototype.

Technical Data

 Muster / Type ASW 22
 Klasse / Class Offene Klasse / Open class
 Sitze / Seats 1
 Erstflug / Maiden flight 04.07.1981
 Herstellungszeitraum / Production period 1981 – 1985
 Stückzahl / Number of pieces 36
 Konstrukteuer / Designer Gerhard Waibel
 Spannweite / Span 22.0 m (24 m)
 Rumpflänge / Fuselage length 7.95 m
 Höhe / Height 1.66 m
 Flügelfläche / Wing area 14.9 m² (15.5 m²)
 Flügelstreckung / Wing aspect ratio 32.47 (37.19)
 Flügelprofil / Airfoil HQ 17-14.8 / FX 60-126 K 25
 Leermasse / Empty weight 400 kg (410 kg)
 Höchstflugmasse / Max. weight 750 kg (650 kg)
 Wasserballast / Water ballast 240 l (185 l)
 Max. Flächenbelastung / Max. wing load 50.3 kg/m² (42 kg/m²)
 Geringstes Sinken / Min. sink 0.44 m/s (0.41 m/s)
 Gleitzahl / Best glide ratio 54 (57)

Pfeil oben to the previous aircraft

Pfeil links back to the overview

Pfeil untento the next aircraft