The ASH 26 is an 18 metre Class glider, built of modern fibre reinforced composites.

It is manufactured by Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co.

The ASH 26 has plain flaps, a retractable undercarriage and a water ballast system.

The structure is a complex composite of carbon, aramid and polyethylene fibre reinforced plastic.

Data from Jane's all the world's aircraft, 1992–93,[3] Schleicher ASH 26 E / ASH 26 brochure[4]General characteristics Performance