Klemm Kl 25
Klemm · Germany · first flew 1928 · light aircraft
The Klemm Kl 25 was a popular German two-seat light touring and training monoplane of the late 1920s, widely exported and used throughout Europe as an economical and docile aircraft for private flying clubs and military flying training.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.3 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Light touring and training monoplane built largely of wood and fabric
- Side-by-side two-seat layout in an open or semi-enclosed cockpit
- One of the most successful German light aircraft of the late 1920s and 1930s
A slim low-wing monoplane with a tapered wing, light build, and the characteristic Klemm narrow fuselage; the side-by-side seating gives a slightly wider cockpit than equivalent tandem trainers.
Specifications
- The Klemm Kl 25 has a length of 7.3 m (24 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 13 m (43 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 140 km/h (87 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
Designed by Hans Klemm and first flown in 1928, the Kl 25 became one of the most successful light aircraft of its era. It was exported to numerous countries and produced under licence in Britain as the British Klemm. The type's light construction, modest engine, and gentle handling made it ideal for civilian and ab initio military training.
Variants
Numerous variants were produced with different engines including the Kl 25a through Kl 25d series; the British Klemm Eagle was the British-built version with a de Havilland Gipsy engine.
Where you'll see it
Widely operated by flying clubs and light aviation schools across Europe through the 1930s; also used by several air forces for training, including those of Germany, the UK (as British Klemm), and various export customers.
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