MKEK-4

The MKEK-4 Uğur (Turkish: "Luck") was a basic trainer aircraft which was used by the Turkish Air Force between 1955-1963. Originally developed as the THK-15, in total 57 Uğurs were produced in Turkey, all of which were used in the Turkish AF Flight School except three which were donated to the Royal Jordanian Air Force.

Operators

  • Royal Jordanian Air Force
  • Turkish Air Force
  • Specifications

    Data from Lucky or Not?

    General characteristics

  • Crew: 2
  • Length: 7.50 m (24 ft 7 in)
  • Wingspan: 9.50 m (31 ft 2 in)
  • Height: 2.16 m (7 ft 1 in)
  • Wing area: 15.9 m2 (171 sq ft)
  • Aspect ratio: 5.7:1
  • Airfoil: Clark YH
  • Empty weight: 664.5 kg (1,465 lb)
  • Gross weight: 927.6 kg (2,045 lb)
  • Powerplant: 1 × de Havilland Gipsy Major 4-cyl inverted air-cooled in-line piston engine, 108 kW (145 hp)
  • Performance

  • Maximum speed: 217 km/h (135 mph; 117 kn)
  • Cruising speed: 177 km/h (110 mph; 96 kn)
  • Stall speed: 80 km/h (50 mph; 43 kn) (flaps down)
  • Range: 483 km; 261 nmi (300 mi)
  • Endurance: 3.25 hours
  • Service ceiling: 4,877 m (16,000 ft)
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