Folkerts SK-3 Jupiter
Clayton Folkerts · United States · first flew 1937 · light aircraft
The Folkerts SK-3, also known as Jupiter, Pride of Lemont, was the third in a series of air racers developed by Clayton Folkerts.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.4 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Single-seat racing monoplane
- Mid-wing layout
- Single supercharged Menasco C6S six-cylinder inline engine
A small single-seat racer with a 400 hp supercharged Menasco C6S inline engine.
Specifications
- The Folkerts SK-3 Jupiter has a length of 6.4 m (21 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 5.08 m (17 ft).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It was developed from the Folkerts SK-2 and first flew in 1937.
Variants
There were no variants: only one was built.
Where you'll see it
It crashed at the 1938 Miami Air Races.
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