PIK-11
Polyteknikkojen Ilmailukerho · Finland · first flew 1953 · light aircraft
The PIK-11 Tumppu (Mitten) was a single-seat, single-engine sport aircraft developed in Finland in the 1950s by the Polyteknikkojen Ilmailukerho (Polytechnic Flying Club). It was the club's first powered aircraft to be produced.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 5.5 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Small single-seat low-wing monoplane with an enclosed cockpit
- Fixed tailwheel undercarriage
- Single Continental A65 flat-four engine in the nose
A low-wing cantilever monoplane of conventional layout with an enclosed cockpit, a fixed tailwheel undercarriage and a small flat-four engine. It is a powered aircraft, not a glider.
Specifications
- The PIK-11 has a length of 5.5 m (18 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 8 m (26 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 220 km/h (137 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
Design work began in 1948 under Professor Arvo Ylinen, led by Kai Mellen and Ilkka Lounanmaa. The aim was an aircraft for club use that was cheap to build and easy to fly. The first of four flew on 15 March 1953.
Variants
Four were built. A flying replica with a Rotax 912 engine was under construction in the early 21st century.
Where you'll see it
Flown by club members in Finland. The prototype is preserved at the Finnish Aviation Museum, and another example was still on the Finnish civil register in 2008.
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