Eiri-Avion PIK-20

The PIK-20 is a Standard Class sailplane designed at the Helsinki University of Technology by Pekka Tammi with advice from Ilkka Rantasalo and Raimo Nurminen. The prototype first flew in October 1973. It was produced initially by Molino Oy who were taken over by Eiri-Avion Oy between 1974 and 1980. Later production was taken over by the French company Siren SA under the name Siren PIK-20. The first models were notable for using flaps instead of air-brakes for approach control.

Made by Eiri-Avion.

Empty Weight Lb
517
Wing Area Sqm
10
Designer
Polyteknikkojen Ilmailukerho
First Flight
October
Aspect Ratio
23
Glide Ratio
42
Span In
3
Gross Weight Lb
990
Capacity
140
Sink Rate Ms
1
Number Built
over 425
Crew
One pilot
Empty Weight Kg
235
Gross Weight Kg
450
Height In
5
Sink Rate Ftmin
130
Manufacturer
Eiri-Avion
Max Speed Mph
163
Max Speed Kmh
262
Height Ft
4
Span Ft
49
National Origin
Finland
Wing Area Sqft
108
Met Or Eng
met
Span M
15
Length Ft
21
Height M
1
Length In
1
Length M
6
Category
Finnish sailplanes 1970-1979
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