Kiel FK 166

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.

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

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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)

References

Bibliography

• Nowarra, Heinz J.. Die Deutsche Luftruestung 1933-1945 - Vol.3 - Flugzeugtypen Henschel-Messerschmitt. Bernard & Graefe Verlag. 1993. Koblenz. ISBN 3-7637-5464-4 (Gesamtwek), ISBN 3-7637-5467-9 (Band 3)