Kari-Keen Manufacturing
| Industry | Automotive accessories, Aircraft Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| Successor | Sioux Aircraft |
| Headquarters | Sioux City, Iowa |
Kari-Keen Manufacturing Company was an American aircraft manufacturer[1] and producer of automotive luggage.[2]
Kari-Keen's automotive product line included the Kari-Keen Kairrier automotive trunks and beds designed by Paul Lier and patented in 1925. Production started in Leeds, Iowa. In 1937, the automotive division ceased operations.
Kari-Keen also operated a flight school to operate their aircraft, the Kari-Keen School of Aviation. In 1930 C.F. Lytlebought the assets of the aviation branch and formed Sioux aircraft. Only three prototype new models were built and retained the Kari-Keen logo on the tail.[3]
Aircraft
| Model name | First flight | Number built | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kari-Keen 60 Sioux coupe | 1929 | 22 | Single engine monoplane |
| Kari-Keen 90 Sioux coupe | 1930 | 6 | Single engine monoplane |
| Kari-Keen 90A Sioux coupe | 1933 | 1 | Single engine monplane |
| Kari-Keen 90B Sioux coupe | 1931 | 1 | Single engine monoplane |
| Kari-Keen 90C Sioux coupe | 1931 | 1 | Single engine monoplane |
References
- ^ Aviation. 15 March 1930.
{{cite journal}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ^ Sioux City Spirit of Progress. May 1929.
{{cite journal}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ^ Skyways. July 1999.
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