Schleicher ASW 22
1980s German Open class glider / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The ASW 22 is an Open Class glider built by Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co which first flew in 1981. The 'W' in the designation indicates that this is a product of the German designer Gerhard Waibel. An ASW 22 broke the world 750 km triangle speed record in 1985 and ASW 22s have won first place in six World Gliding Championships.
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ASW 22 | |
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Schleicher ASW22 flying in wave out of Minden NV | |
Role | Open-class sailplane |
National origin | Germany |
Manufacturer | Schleicher |
Designer | Gerhard Waibel |
First flight | 8 July 1981 |
Number built | 87 |
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