Kaminskas Jungster II
| Jungster II | |
|---|---|
| Role | Homebuilt aircraft |
| National origin | United States |
| Designer | Rim Kaminskas |
| First flight | March 1966[1] |
| Developed from | Kaminskas Jungster I |
The Jungster II is a parasol wing homebuilt aircraft. Designed by Rim Kaminskas, it first flew in March 1966.[2]
Design and development
The Jungster II is a parasol version based on the previous Jungster I biplane design, which itself was a scaled down version of the Bücker Bü 133 biplane. Plans are distributed by Howard Allmon.
The aircraft is a single-seat, open cockpit, strut-braced, parasol wing design with conventional landing gear. The airframe can accommodate engines ranging from 85 to 180 hp (63 to 134 kW). The fuselage is constructed of 7/8 x 7/8 wood truss with aircraft fabric covering. The wing has a slight rearward sweep.[3]
Specifications (Jungster II)
Data from Plane & Pilot
General characteristics
- Length: 16 ft 11 in (5.16 m)
- Wingspan: 22 ft 4 in (6.81 m)
- Wing area: 80 sq ft (7.4 m2)
- Airfoil: NACA 2412
- Empty weight: 739 lb (335 kg)
- Gross weight: 1,375 lb (624 kg)
- Fuel capacity: 16 U.S. gallons (61 L; 13 imp gal)
- Propellers: 2-bladed
Performance
- Maximum speed: 150 kn (170 mph, 270 km/h)
- Cruise speed: 129 kn (148 mph, 238 km/h)
- Rate of climb: 3,500 ft/min (18 m/s)
See also
Aircraft of comparable role, configuration, and era
References
- ^ Bill Gunston. World encyclopaedia of aircraft manufacturers: from the pioneers to the present day.
- ^ Air Trails: 76. Winter 1971.
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