Klemm Kl 31

Klemm · Germany · first flew 1931 · light aircraft

The Klemm Kl 31 was a German two-seat light touring monoplane produced in the early 1930s as part of Klemm's successful family of low-wing monoplanes. It was designed for economic cross-country flying and pilot training.

Recognition (WEFT)

W — Wings	Low-mounted, straight
E — Engines	1 × piston, nose-mounted
F — Fuselage	Tandem open cockpits with streamlined fuselage
T — Tail	Conventional

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Early 1930s German low-wing light touring monoplane
Tandem open cockpits with streamlined fuselage
Fixed spatted undercarriage typical of Klemm designs

A clean low-wing cantilever monoplane with a rounded fuselage, small piston engine, fixed undercarriage with wheel fairings, and a conventional tail — virtually indistinguishable from other Klemm types without reference to the span and fuselage length.

Specifications

The Klemm Kl 31 has a length of 8.5 m (28 ft).
It has a wingspan of 13.5 m (44 ft).
Its maximum speed is 190 km/h (118 mph).
Typical crew: 2.

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History

Hans Klemm's company built a long series of light monoplanes through the late 1920s and 1930s. The Kl 31, appearing in 1931, was a refinement of earlier designs offering improved performance and comfort. It was popular with German aero clubs and private pilots during the Weimar and early Third Reich periods.

Variants

The Kl 31 was one of several closely related types; the Kl 32, Kl 35 and Kl 36 followed with progressive improvements.

Where you'll see it

Widely used by German private owners and flying clubs during the 1930s; some examples were exported to other European countries.

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