Schleicher ASW 22
| ASW 22 | |
|---|---|
| Schleicher ASW22 flying in wave out of Minden NV | |
| General information | |
| Type | Open-class sailplane |
| National origin | Germany |
| Manufacturer | Schleicher |
| Designer | |
| Number built | 87 |
| History | |
| First flight | 8 July 1981 |
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.