title: Schleicher ASH 30
text: # Schleicher ASH 30
  
  The ASH 30 is a two-seater Open Class glider manufactured by Alexander Schleicher, developed as a replacement for the ASH 25. The Mi version is powered by a 41 kW (55 hp) Wankel engine. The prototype made its maiden flight on 7 April 2011 from Wasserkuppe.
  
  ## Design and development
  
  The improvements over the ASH 25 are given as:
  
  * a larger span
  * new wing sections with a coefficient of lift that is about 0.2 higher
  * a maximum take-off weight of 850 kg for the Mi version
  * automatic control surface connections for the entire aircraft
  * enlarged cockpits
  * larger canopies to improve visibility and to allow easier entry and exit for the rear pilot
  
  ## Variants
  
  ### ASH 30
  
      The un-powered prototype glider.
  
  ### ASH 30 Mi
  
      The motor-glider production aircraft, capable of self launching with a retractable engine and propeller.
  
  ## Specifications (ASH 30 Mi)
  
  Data from Schleicher.
  
  General characteristics
  
  * Crew: Two
  * Capacity:
     * 50 L (110 lb) max. water ballast in wing
  * Length: 9.33 m (30 ft 7 in)
  * Wingspan: 26.5 m (86 ft 11 in) including winglets
  * Height: 1.79 m (5 ft 10 in)
  * Wing area: 17.17 $m^2$ (184.8 sq ft)
  * Aspect ratio: 40.9
  * Empty weight: 630 kg (1,389 lb)
  * Max takeoff weight: 850 kg (1,874 lb)
  * Fuel capacity:
     * 14 L in fuselage fuel tank
     * 44 L with 2 wing fuel tanks
  * Powerplant: 1 × Austro Engine IAE 50R-AA single rotor Wankel engine, 41 kW (55 hp)
  * Propellers: 2-bladed, 1.55 m (5 ft 1 in) diameter (retractable)
  
  Performance
  
  * Maximum glide ratio: >60
  * Rate of climb: 3 m/s (590 ft/min)
  * Wing loading: 49.5 $kg/m^2$ (10.1 lb/sq ft)
  