Kaminskas Jungster II
Rim Kaminskas · United States · first flew 1966 · light aircraft
The Jungster II is a parasol-wing homebuilt aircraft designed by Rim Kaminskas, which first flew in March 1966.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, swept |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 5.16 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Strut-braced parasol wing
- Single-seat open cockpit
- Wing with a slight rearward sweep
A single-seat, open-cockpit, strut-braced parasol monoplane with conventional landing gear. The wing has a slight rearward sweep, and the fuselage is a wood truss covered in fabric.
Specifications
- The Kaminskas Jungster II has a length of 5.16 m (17 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 6.81 m (22 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 270 km/h (168 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It is a parasol version of the earlier Jungster I biplane design, which was itself a scaled-down version of the Bucker Bu 133 biplane.
Variants
The airframe can accommodate engines ranging from 85 to 180 hp.
Where you'll see it
Plans for the Jungster II are distributed by Howard Allmon.
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