The Alexander Schleicher K 13 (ICAO type GLID) is an aircraft of Germany origin, certificated in the glider category. It has a maximum take-off weight of 481 kg. It offers seating for up to 2 across its variants.
Alexander Schleicher K 13

Fleet & certification
- Built
- 398
- Active
- 397
- Origin
- Germany
Per-variant specifications
| Variant | Engine | MTOW | Range | Cruise | Pax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AS-K 13 AS-K 13 | — | 480–481 kg | — | — | — |
The FAA paperwork
TCDS G15EU · issued 1967-07-21
- Category
- glider
- MTOW
- 481 kg
- Seats
- 2 passengers
FAR 21.29 and Federal Republic of Germany glider airworthiness requirements dated August 1939 (These requirements are equivalent to FAR 21.23).
Where to look next
Alexander Schleicher K 13 market & fleet intelligence
Registry, flight-tracking and market data on the Alexander Schleicher K 13 fleet — updated daily.
59 yearsmedian age
Of the 26 registered Alexander Schleicher K 13 with a known build year (7% of the 398 we track), the median age is 59 years.
How many people can the Alexander Schleicher K 13 carry?
The Alexander Schleicher K 13 seats up to 2 across its variants.
What is the MTOW of the Alexander Schleicher K 13?
The Alexander Schleicher K 13's maximum take-off weight is 481 kg.
What is the ICAO type designator for the Alexander Schleicher K 13?
The Alexander Schleicher K 13's ICAO type designator is GLID.
How many Alexander Schleicher K 13 aircraft are registered worldwide?
Sprinkle tracks 398 registered Alexander Schleicher K 13 airframes worldwide.
Registered K 13 aircraft
Individual K 13 airframes by tail number — registration history, operator and lineage.
- VH-GIQ· 1974
- VH-GQC· 1973
- N11EK· 1972
- N867D· 1972
- C-FXGH· 1970
- VH-GSL· 1970
- VH-GSK· 1970
- C-FYEQ· 1969
- N1679· 1968
- N7745· 1968
- N545TT· 1968
- VH-GXT· 1968
- N1765· 1967
- VH-GTU· 1967
- VH-GUQ· 1967
- VH-GPX· 1967
- C-FBQN· 1967
- N154AS· 1967
- N3110· 1967
- N1715· 1967
- VH-GZY· 1967
- N1749· 1967
- VH-GPZ· 1967
- N1618· 1967