Engineering:Schleicher AS 33
| AS 33 | |
|---|---|
| Role | 15 metre-class and 18 metre-class |
| National origin | Germany |
| Manufacturer | Schleicher |
| First flight | 23 January 2020 |
The Schleicher AS 33 is a German glider manufactured by Alexander Schleicher.[1] The prototype had its maiden flight from Huhnrain Airport, Poppenhausen near Frankfurt on 23 January 2020.[2][3][4] The design can be flown in the 18 metre class or in the 15 metre class.[2]
Design and development
The AS 33 is based upon the ASG 29, with a totally new wing with an 18 m (59 ft) span and 10 m2 (110 sq ft) area, which optimizes the airflow around the fuselage/wing transition as well as at the wingtips. The AS 33 is a single-seat, mid-wing sailplane of composite construction, with a T-tail.[2] To fly in the FAI 15m class, a second pair of outer wings is available. The separation point for the outer wings is at 5.1m along the span.[5]
The glider has upward extending three-tier air-brakes and independently switchable electrical valves for the water ballast tanks in the inner and outer wings. The main wheel has a disc brake. The main wheel and the tail-wheel are retractable.[5]
Schleicher no longer includes the designer's initial in the glider's designation.[6]
Variants
- AS 33: Pure sailplane, without any engine.[2]
- AS 33 Es: with SOLO 2350 engine with an electric starter[2]
- AS 33 Me: Electric self-launcher[7]
Specifications (with 18m wings)
Data from Manufacturer[2]
General characteristics
- Crew: one
- Wingspan: 18.00 m (59 ft 0 in)
- Wing area: 10 m2 (107.6 sq ft)
- Aspect ratio: 32.4
- Empty weight: 300 kg (661 lb)
- Gross weight: 600 kg (1,322 lb)
- Powerplant: 1 × Solo 2350 air-cooled, two-cylinder, two-stroke (E version), 22 kW (30 hp)
See also
Aircraft of comparable role, configuration and era
Related lists
References
- ↑ "fleigernews". https://www.flieger.news/asg-29-nachfolger-die-as-33/. Retrieved 7 June 2020.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 "Alexander Schleicher web-site". https://www.alexander-schleicher.de/en/flugzeuge/as-33/. Retrieved 5 June 2020.
- ↑ "Aerospace Testing International". https://www.aerospacetestinginternational.com/features/gliding-farther-and-faster.html. Retrieved 7 June 2020.
- ↑ "Aerokurier". https://www.aerokurier.de/segelflug/alexander-schleicher-as-33-startet-zum-erstflug/. Retrieved 7 June 2020.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Alexander Schleicher brochure 2020
- ↑ "Soaring NZ". https://issuu.com/mccawmedia/docs/soaringnz_issue56_issuu/7. Retrieved 7 June 2020.
- ↑ "Schleicher web-site". https://www.alexander-schleicher.de/en/the-as-33-will-become-an-electric-self-launcher/. Retrieved 15 December 2020.
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