International Aircraft Directory

1933’€“42

1946’€“50

1959’€“77

1978’€“81

1932’€“48

Founded by Alexander Schleicher in 1927, the company is the world’s oldest sailplane manufacturer. The company makes both pure sailplanes and motorgliders, with entries in every category, from the entry-level ASW 21 to the remarkable ASW 28 and its 48:1 glide ratio. The ASW 28 series also offers a retracting engine and optional solar panels […]

1936

STANDARD DATA (Extra 400): Seats: 6; Gross weight: 4,409 lbs.; Empty weight: 2,974 lbs.; Fuel capacity: 124 (gals.); Engine: 475 shp Continental TSIOL-550-C. PERFORMANCE: Max cruise: 235 kts.; Initial climb rate: 1,400 fpm; Service ceiling: 25,000 ft.; Range: 2,100 nm; Takeoff distance: 1,475 ft.; Landing distance: 1,000 ft. German designer Walter Extra ruled the aerobatic […]

1937’€“67

2001’€“ Present