Sullivan Model K-3 Crested Harpy
| Model K-3 Crested Harpy | |
|---|---|
| Role | Sportplane |
| National origin | United States |
| Manufacturer | Sullivan Aircraft Manufacturing Company |
| Introduction | 1929 |
The Sullivan Model K-3 Crested Harpy is a three place light sport aircraft of the 1920s.[1][2]
Design[edit]
The Crested Harpy was a low wing monoplane, with an enclosed cabin which could accommodate a pilot and two passengers. It had conventional landing gear, and was powered by a Kinner K-5. The fuselage is constructed of welded steel tubing with aircraft fabric covering. The Wichita-assembled aircraft featured soundproofing materials.[3]
Specifications (K-3 Crested Harpy)[edit]
Data from Aeronautics
General characteristics
- Crew: 1
- Capacity: 1
- Length: 24 ft 5 in (7.44 m)
- Wingspan: 36 ft (11 m)
- Height: 6 ft 10.5 in (2.096 m)
- Gross weight: 1,938 lb (879 kg)
- Powerplant: 1 × Kinner K-5 Five Cylinder radial, 110 hp (82 kW)
- Propellers: 2-bladed
Performance
- Maximum speed: 115 kn (132 mph, 212 km/h)
- Cruise speed: 94 kn (108 mph, 174 km/h)
- Range: 430 nmi (500 mi, 800 km)
See also[edit]
Aircraft of comparable role, configuration, and era
References[edit]
- ^ "Wichita's Wee Wooden Wonders". Retrieved 14 February 2012.
- ^ "Several New Planes Developed for Market". Aviation. 27 (18). New York, New York, USA: McGraw-Hill Publishing Company, Inc.: 903 November 2, 1929 – via Archive.org.
- ^ "Three of the Latest". Aeronautics. 6 (1). Chicago, USA: Aeronautical Publications, Inc: 17. January 1930.