ValmetCertified · Fixed-wing · Finland
Pik-23
- Seats
- 2 2
- Power
- 180 hp134 kW
- Cruise
- 119 kt220 km/h
About the Pik-23
The Valmet PIK-23 is a fixed-wing aircraft built entirely from composite materials in Finland. Designed as a two-seater, it serves primarily in the roles of glider towing and basic flight training.
Conceived by a university aviation club to improve upon a previous design, the project was later joined by an industrial manufacturer and a technical university to start development from scratch. Only two examples of the aircraft were manufactured for testing and evaluation. The maiden flight was flown by a test pilot, followed by the second aircraft the subsequent year. Despite intensive marketing efforts and investigations into selling parts for self-assembly to reduce costs, no production orders followed, though the type achieved success in its intended glider-towing role.
Pik-23 running costs
$206 an hour| Low | Typical | High | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel | $6,191 | $7,954 | $9,229 |
| Oil | $144 | $180 | $234 |
| Engine overhaul reserve | $2,167 | $2,667 | $4,833 |
| Annual inspection and maintenance | $2,500 | $3,500 | $4,500 |
| Hangar | $3,000 | $6,300 | $9,600 |
| Total | $14,002 | $20,601 | $28,396 |
| Per hour | $140 | $206 | $284 |
Engine
- Model
- Lycoming O-360-A4M
- Power
- 180 hp
- Overhaul
- 2,000 h / 12 yr
- Fuel burn
- 8.2 – 10.3 gal/h
- Fuel price
- $8.20 /US gal
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