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The PIK-13 was a sailplane constructed in Finland to compete in the 1954 World Gliding Championships held at Camphill Farm Great Hucklow England. It was a conventional mid-wing design of workmanlike construction and underwent five test flights in the course of 1954 before its entry in the competition. In the championships the PIK-13 was flown by Antti Koskisen who placed 16th with 931 points. The PIK-13 was destroyed in an accident on 26 March 1956 when the control stick broke in flight.

Made by Polyteknikkojen Ilmailukerho.

Bot
H3llBot
Glide Ratio
33
Met Or Eng
met
Gross Weight Lb
431
Span M
18
Gross Weight Kg
196
Number Built
1
Crew
One pilot
Date
October 2010
Span In
9
First Flight
1954
Manufacturer
Span Ft
57
National Origin
Finland
Category

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