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The AS 33 family combines a small wing area with water ballast and interchangeable span configurations. Schleicher distinguishes the Es sustainer from the Me electric self-launching aircraft; the launch system is part of the model identity, rather than a feature shared by every AS 33.
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The AS 33 Me
Schleicher follows the AS 33 Me from design to its first flight.
Real AS 33 Me; electric self-launching variant
Watch on YouTube ↗Stefan Langer · 32 min ·
FLIGHT TEST AS33 Es - LATEST 18m GLIDER
Stefan Langer presents a flight test of the AS33 Es with 18-metre wings.
Real aircraft · AS33 Es, 18-metre configuration
Watch on YouTube ↗Alexander Schleicher · 3 min ·
The first of its kind. AS 33 Me
Alexander Schleicher introduces the electric self-launching AS33 Me.
Related variant · AS33 Me electric self-launcher
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Meet Schleicher AS 33
The AS 33 family combines a small wing area with water ballast and interchangeable span configurations. Schleicher distinguishes the Es sustainer from the Me electric self-launching aircraft; the launch system is part of the model identity, rather than a feature shared by every AS 33.
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Aircraft background
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