Lawhorn Kee Bird
Lawhorn · United States · first flew 1957 · light aircraft
The Lawhorn Kee Bird is a high-wing, conventional landing gear homebuilt aircraft designed for bush flying.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.16 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- High-wing bush-flying homebuilt
- Conventional tailwheel landing gear
- Single Lycoming O-435-1 engine
Look for a large high-wing homebuilt tailwheel aircraft with a span of about 12 metres.
Specifications
- The Lawhorn Kee Bird has a length of 7.16 m (23 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 11.89 m (39 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 201 km/h (125 mph).
Figures are for the representative variant described above; marks differ. See how AircraftIQ sources figures.
History
It was designed by Jerry Lawhorn and first flew in July 1957.
Variants
It is a homebuilt design with seating for three.
Where you'll see it
It was powered by a Lycoming O-435-1 engine.
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