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PIK-15 Hinu

Polyteknikkojen Ilmailukerho · Sailplane · Finland · Early Jet (1946–1969)

PIK-15 Hinu — Sailplane
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The PIK-15 Hinu is 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.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Sub-Category
Sailplane
Domain
Civil
Era
Early Jet (1946–1969)
Country
Finland
Manufacturer
Polyteknikkojen Ilmailukerho
Service Entry
1964
Produced
7
Engine
1× air-cooled flat-four
Thrust / Power
150 hp
Length (ft)
22
Wingspan (ft)
33
Empty Weight (lb)
1087
MTOW (lb)
1687
Max Speed (mph)
118