Revell Schleicher ASK 21

by Jay Laverty

Model details

Scale 1:32
Release date 05/2005
Length 261 mm
Wingspan 531 mm
Skill Level 9
Original details
Type description Aerobatic two-seat trainer
Year/Period 1979/2001
Origin D
Speed 280 kph

STREAMLINED BEAUTY OF THE SKIES!!

Its benign handling makes the Alexander Schleicher ASK 21 highly suitablefor use as a trainer - a gentle introduction for beginners!

The first AKS 21 left the production line in 1979. Its glass fibrereinforced plastic-construction gives it greater strength than aircraft ofmixed construction. Approved for aerobatics -4g and +6,5g the sailplane canfly such manoeuvres as steep turn, loops, Immelmanns, lazy eights and chandelles.

© Jay Laverty 2005