| Kiel FK 166 | |
|---|---|
| |
| Role | Light aircraft |
| National origin | Germany |
| Manufacturer | Kiel Flugzeugbau |
| First flight | 1941 |
| Number built | 1 |
The Kiel FK 166 was a single-seat prototype "exercise" biplane built by Kiel Flugzeugbau in the 1930s.[1]
The sole FK166 (registered D-ETON) was a biplane with cantilevered wings constructed mainly of wood with fabric and plywood covering. The elliptical plan upper wings, supported only by cabane struts in the centre, were given 2.5° dihedral, spanning approx ¾ the span of the 0° dihedral lower wing. Fitted with a fixed tail-wheel undercarriage the FK166 also featured a strut braced tailplane at the tip of the fin.
Specifications[edit]
Data from [1]
General characteristics
- Crew: 1
- Length: 5.08 m (16 ft 8 in)
- Wingspan: 6.4 m (21 ft 0 in)
- Height: 2.18 m (7 ft 2 in)
- Wing area: 10.38 m2 (111.7 sq ft)
- Empty weight: 320 kg (705 lb)
- Gross weight: 475 kg (1,047 lb)
- Powerplant: 1 × Hirth HM 60 R inline engine, 61 kW (82 hp)
Performance
- Maximum speed: 200 km/h (120 mph, 110 kn)
- Cruise speed: 175 km/h (109 mph, 94 kn)
- Range: 450 km (280 mi, 240 nmi)
- Service ceiling: 5,800 m (19,000 ft)
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