PIK-15
Polyteknikkojen Ilmailukerho · Finland · first flew 1964 · glider
The PIK-15 was a Finnish single-seat glider produced by the Polyteknikkojen Ilmailukerho student aviation club in 1964, continuing the club's tradition of constructing sailplanes as engineering student projects.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × none, embedded-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.6 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Unpowered sailplane — no engine
- Finnish student-built glider of the 1960s
- Wooden construction with fabric covering
A single-seat wooden sailplane with a slender fuselage, straight high-aspect wing, and T-tail or conventional tail. It is broadly similar to other 1960s club-built Scandinavian gliders of the training category.
Specifications
- The PIK-15 has a length of 6.6 m (22 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 10 m (33 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 190 km/h (118 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
Following earlier PIK designs, the PIK-15 was built in the early 1960s by Helsinki technical university students. It represented a modestly larger and more refined design than some earlier PIK gliders, incorporating lessons learned from previous projects.
Variants
The PIK-15 was a single example; the club's subsequent projects moved toward more ambitious designs including the PIK-20 high-performance sailplane.
Where you'll see it
The PIK-15 was used for club soaring activities in Finland and was not produced in series or sold commercially.
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