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PIK-3

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

PIK-3 — Sailplane
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The PIK-3 was a sailplane produced in Finland in the 1950s and 60s. It was designed to be a cheap and easy-to-build aircraft to equip the country's gliding clubs as their standard single-seat machine. It was a conventional design for its day, with a high wing and conventional empennage. Construction was of wood throughout, skinned in plywood.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Sub-Category
Sailplane
Domain
Civil
Era
Early Jet (1946–1969)
Country
Finland
Manufacturer
Polyteknikkojen Ilmailukerho
Service Entry
1950
Produced
40
Length (ft)
22
Wingspan (ft)
49
Empty Weight (lb)
364
MTOW (lb)
617
Max Speed (mph)
146