PIK-19 Muhinu
PIK (Polyteknikkojen Ilmailukerho) · Finland · first flew 1977 · light aircraft
The PIK-19 Muhinu ('Hum') is a Finnish two-seat touring aircraft designed and built by the student aviation club of Helsinki University of Technology, continuing a tradition of high-quality homebuilt designs from the PIK organisation. Its retractable undercarriage and clean aerodynamics give a commendable cruise speed for a piston single.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | Finnish student-built design with clean low-drag fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Mid-wing composite touring aircraft with retractable undercarriage and long tapered wing
- Finnish student-built design with clean low-drag fuselage
- Single tractor piston under a tight-fitting cowling with no visible cooling scoops
The mid-wing position, clean retractable-gear fuselage, and long tapered wings give the PIK-19 the silhouette of a small touring aircraft rather than an ultralight, distinguishing it from simpler Finnish homebuilts.
Specifications
- The PIK-19 Muhinu has a length of 6.9 m (23 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 10 m (33 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 240 km/h (149 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
PIK has produced a series of noteworthy Finnish designs since the 1950s; the PIK-19 was developed during the 1970s as a touring and cross-country aircraft. Construction involved composite materials alongside aluminium, reflecting evolving amateur-build techniques of the period.
Variants
No formal production variants; individual examples differ in avionics and engine fit.
Where you'll see it
Operated by Finnish private pilots and the PIK club itself; the design has not been adopted commercially but is respected within Nordic light aviation circles.
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