Fibera KK-1e Utu

KK-1e Utu
Role Glider
National origin Finland
Manufacturer Fibera
Designer Ahto Anttila
First flight August 1964
Introduction 1964
Status Production completed
Number built 22


The Fibera KK-1e Utu (English: Mist) is a Finnish mid-wing, T-tailed, single-seat, FAI Standard Class glider that was designed by Ahto Anttila and produced by Fibera in the 1960s.[1][2][3][4]

Design and development

The KK-1e was one of the first fibreglass sailplanes produced, first flying in 1964.[1][2]

The KK-1e has a 15.0 m (49.2 ft) span wing, with a single spar. The wing employs a NACA 63-618 airfoil at the wing root, changing to a NACA 63-612 section at the wing tip. The wing features a split terminal velocity trailing edge combination spoiler/dive brake. The landing gear is a fixed monowheel.[1][2][5]

The aircraft was not type certified and the one aircraft imported into the United States was registered with the Federal Aviation Administration in the Experimental - Exhibition/Racing category.[1][2][3]

Operational history

Only one KK-1e was imported into the United States in 1967. As of July 2011 this aircraft was still registered with the FAA to its original owner.[3]

Aircraft on display

Fibera KK-1e Utu hanging in the Karhulan ilmailukerho Aviation Museum.

Specifications (KK-1e)

Data from Sailplane Directory, Soaring and Karhulan ilmailukerho Aviation Museum[1][2][6]

General characteristics

Performance

See also


Related lists

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 Activate Media (2006). "KK-1e Utu Fibrera". Retrieved 15 July 2011.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 Said, Bob: 1983 Sailplane Directory, Soaring Magazine, page 87, Soaring Society of America November 1983. USPS 499-920
  3. 1 2 3 Federal Aviation Administration (July 2011). "Make / Model Inquiry Results N1070". Retrieved 15 July 2011.
  4. 1 2 Finnish Aviation Museum (2009). "Fibera KK-1e UTU". Retrieved 1 July 2011.
  5. Lednicer, David (2010). "The Incomplete Guide to Airfoil Usage". Retrieved 1 July 2011.
  6. 1 2 Karhulan ilmailukerho Aviation Museum (n.d.). "Fibera KK-1e Utu (OH-LKF)". Retrieved 15 July 2011.

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