Klemm Kl 32

Klemm · German Reich · first flew 1932 · light aircraft

The Klemm Kl 32 was a German two-seat light touring and training monoplane produced in 1932, part of Klemm's successful family of low-wing monoplanes used by German aero clubs and flying schools.

Recognition (WEFT)

W — Wings	Low-mounted, straight
E — Engines	1 × piston, nose-mounted
F — Fuselage	7.2 m fuselage
T — Tail	Conventional

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Early 1930s German low-wing training monoplane
Part of Klemm's family of light aircraft
Fixed undercarriage with spatted wheels and inline engine

A low-wing cantilever monoplane with a rounded fuselage, small inverted inline engine, fixed spatted undercarriage, and conventional tail — virtually identical in appearance to the Kl 31 and Kl 35 without detailed measurement.

Specifications

The Klemm Kl 32 has a length of 7.2 m (24 ft).
It has a wingspan of 12 m (39 ft).
Its maximum speed is 210 km/h (130 mph).
Typical crew: 2.

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History

Hans Klemm's company produced a succession of similar light monoplanes throughout the late 1920s and 1930s. The Kl 32, appearing in 1932, was a transitional model between the Kl 31 and the later Kl 35, with minor refinements to the basic formula. It was used for private flying and pilot training in Germany.

Variants

Closely related to the Kl 31 and Kl 35; the differences between the immediate Klemm family members are primarily in dimensions, engine choice, and minor structural details.

Where you'll see it

Operated by German aero clubs, flying schools, and private owners during the 1930s; some examples were exported.

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