Alexander Schleicher ASK 21
The Schleicher ASK 21 is a two-seat composite sailplane designed by Rudolf Kaiser for primary instruction, first solo flights, cross-country training, and aerobatics. Its forgiving handling, durable structure, tandem cockpit, and compatibility with aerotow and winch launching made it a standard club and school trainer worldwide. The current ASK 21 B continues the unpowered design with incremental cockpit, control, and maintenance improvements.
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Identity
- Aliases
- ASK 21ASK21Alexander Schleicher ASK 21Schleicher ASK-21ASK 21 BASK21 B
- Family Name
- Schleicher ASK 21
- Full Name
- Alexander Schleicher ASK 21
- Roles
- trainergeneral_aviationaerobatic
- Status
- active
- Type
- aircraft
Details
- Aircraft Specs
- Configuration
- glider
- Operating Modes
- land
- Takeoff Landing Capabilities
- conventional
- Description
- The Schleicher ASK 21 is a two-seat composite sailplane designed by Rudolf Kaiser for primary instruction, first solo flights, cross-country training, and aerobatics. Its forgiving handling, durable structure, tandem cockpit, and compatibility with aerotow and winch launching made it a standard club and school trainer worldwide. The current ASK 21 B continues the unpowered design with incremental cockpit, control, and maintenance improvements.
- First Flight Year
- 1,979
- Manufacturer
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- Creation Time
- July 29, 2026 at 09:54:50 UTC
- Updated Time
- July 29, 2026 at 09:54:50 UTC