Fibera KK-1e Utu
Fibera · Finland · first flew 1964 · glider
The Fibera KK-1e Utu (English: Mist) is a Finnish mid-wing, T-tailed, single-seat FAI Standard Class glider. It was designed by Ahto Anttila and produced by Fibera in the 1960s.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × none, embedded-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.5 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | T-tail |
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Spot it by:
- Mid-wing, T-tailed single-seat glider
- 15 m single-spar wing with a split combined spoiler and dive brake
- Fixed monowheel undercarriage
A fibreglass glider with a mid-set 15 m wing, a T-tail and a fixed monowheel.
Specifications
- The Fibera KK-1e Utu has a length of 6.5 m (21 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 15 m (49 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 249 km/h (155 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It was one of the first fibreglass sailplanes produced, and first flew in 1964.
Variants
There were no named variants.
Where you'll see it
Only one KK-1e was imported into the United States, in 1967, and it was still registered there in July 2011. Examples are displayed at the Finnish Aviation Museum and the Karhulan ilmailukerho Aviation Museum.
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