KAI-14
Kazan State Technical University · Soviet Union · first flew 1962 · glider
The KAI-14 was a Soviet single-seat high-performance sailplane of 1962, designed at the Kazan Aviation Institute for competition soaring.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × none, embedded-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 5.82 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | T-tail |
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Spot it by:
- Unpowered sailplane — no engine
- High-aspect-ratio straight wing typical of Soviet competition gliders
- T-tail with horizontal stabiliser mounted atop the fin
A slender, high-aspect-ratio sailplane with a T-tail and straight high-mounted wings; distinguished from powered aircraft by the absence of any engine installation and very long, narrow wings.
Specifications
- The KAI-14 has a length of 5.82 m (19 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 15 m (49 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 250 km/h (155 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
Built by students and faculty at what is now Kazan National Research Technical University, the KAI-14 was part of a tradition of Soviet university-designed gliders aimed at national and international soaring competitions. The T-tail configuration was chosen for improved elevator effectiveness at low speeds.
Variants
A small number of examples were built for competitive use.
Where you'll see it
Operated by Soviet gliding clubs and competition teams during the 1960s.
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