Holmes KH-1
Kenneth Holmes (homebuilt) · United Kingdom · first flew 1971 · glider
The Holmes KH-1 is a British single-seat high-performance homebuilt sailplane, designed and built by Kenneth Holmes.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × none, embedded-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.315 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Shoulder-wing cantilever monoplane
- Semi-reclined pilot in an enclosed cockpit under a two-piece transparent canopy
- Retractable monowheel with a tail drag chute
A shoulder-wing sailplane with an 18.56 m span, a long enclosed canopy, a retractable monowheel and a tailskid.
Specifications
- The Holmes KH-1 has a length of 7.315 m (24 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 18.56 m (61 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 158 km/h (98 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It first flew on 27 November 1971. It has a conventional all-wood semi-monocoque fuselage and tail unit with an all-moving tailplane.
Variants
Only one was built, by its designer Kenneth Holmes.
Where you'll see it
The wings carry small-span flaps for control during approach but no airbrakes or spoilers; a tail drag chute is fitted to control speed on approach.
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