PIK-15
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Original source: Originally from fi.wikipedia; description page is (was) here
Author: J-P Kärnä

The PIK-15 Hinu was a light aircraft developed in Finland in the 1960s for use as a glider tug. It was a low-wing cantilever monoplane of conventional design with an enclosed cockpit and fixed tailwheel undercarriage. The cockpit had two seats side-by-side and the PIK-15 was intended to have a secondary role as a trainer. Construction was of wood throughout. Design work began in 1960 with the first prototype built two years later and flying on 29 August 1964.

Made by Polyteknikkojen Ilmailukerho.

Empty Weight Lb
1087
Stall Speed Mph
56
Designer
Kai Mellen
Ilkka Lounamaa and Jussi Rinta
Eng 1 Type
Lycoming O-320
Max Speed Mph
118
Cruise Speed Kmh
170
Cruise Speed Mph
106
Eng 1 Kw
112
Aspect Ratio
7
Wing Profile
NACA 2415 at root
NACA 4409R at tip
Span In
9
Wing Area Sqm
14
Gross Weight Lb
1687
Capacity
1
Number Built
7
Crew
One pilot
Climb Rate Ftmin
1380
Empty Weight Kg
493
Gross Weight Kg
765
Stall Speed Kmh
90
Height In
8
Perfhide
n
Climb Rate Ms
7
Manufacturer
Polyteknikkojen Ilmailukerho
First Flight
29
Max Speed Kmh
190
Height Ft
6
Span Ft
32
National Origin
Finland
Wing Area Sqft
151
Met Or Eng
met
Span M
10
Length Ft
21
Height M
2
Eng 1 Hp
150
Eng 1 Number
1
Length In
8
Length M
7
Category
Finnish special-purpose aircraft 1960-1969
PIK aircraft

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