Klemm Kl 36
Klemm · German Reich · first flew 1934 · light aircraft
The Klemm Kl 36 was a German two-seat light training and touring monoplane produced in the mid-1930s. Klemm was renowned for its series of light, economical monoplanes widely used in German civil and military training.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 9.2 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- 1930s German light training monoplane
- Low-wing cantilever design with fixed undercarriage
- Side-by-side or tandem two-seat cabin
A clean low-wing monoplane with a smooth, rounded fuselage, small inline or inverted inline engine, and fixed spatted undercarriage — the classic Klemm silhouette shared across the family.
Specifications
- The Klemm Kl 36 has a length of 9.2 m (30 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 12 m (39 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 250 km/h (155 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
Developed as part of Klemm's prolific interwar monoplane line, the Kl 36 appeared in 1934 as a refined light aircraft suitable for ab initio and touring use. It followed the general Klemm formula of a low-wing cantilever monoplane with an economical piston engine. The type was used by flying schools and private owners in Germany.
Variants
Klemm produced a long family of similar types (Kl 25, Kl 31, Kl 32, Kl 35, Kl 36) with incremental refinements in each mark.
Where you'll see it
Used by German aero clubs, Luftwaffe ab initio training establishments, and private owners during the 1930s and early 1940s.
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