Schleicher ASW 27 vs Schempp-Hirth Ventus
The Schempp-Hirth Ventus and Schleicher ASW-27 are the two premium 15-metre racing-class single-seat sailplanes — both German benchmarks with strong competition pedigrees.
Live Market Snapshot
Current asking-price market, aggregated across multiple marketplaces · refreshed daily
- For sale now
- 1
- Source marketplaces
- 1
- Model years available
- 1998–1998
No active listings right now.
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Safety Record
Absolute counts scale with fleet size — the most-produced types log more events without being less safe. Compare the % fatal.
| NTSB (1982–now) | Schleicher ASW 27 | Schempp-Hirth Ventus |
|---|---|---|
| All events | 5 | 37 |
| Serious | 1 | 11 |
| Fatal | 0 | 10 |
| Fatalities | 0 | 10 |
| % Fatal | 0% | 27% |
Full Specs Comparison
| Spec / Model | Schleicher Asw 27 | Schempp-Hirth Ventus |
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| Price Range | $84,842 | — |
| Category | Gliders | — |
| Model Specifications | ||
| Seats | 1 | — |
| Max Gross Weight | 1,168 lbs (530 kg) | — |
Which Should You Buy: Schleicher ASW 27 or Schempp-Hirth Ventus?
Bottom line: Choose by generation, condition and price — both are top-tier racing sailplanes from the two most respected makers. The Ventus and ASW-27 trade competition wins regularly; decision is driven by the specific airframe's generation, gelcoat/condition, instruments and price, not a clear maker-winner.
Pick the ASW 27 if…
Pick the Ventus if…
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