Nicholson Junior KN-2
Kenny Flying Services · United States · first flew 1931 · light aircraft
The Nicholson Junior KN-2 was a low-power, high-wing, two-seat cabin monoplane intended for sport or flight training in the United States in the late 1920s. Only one was built.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.01 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- High-wing cabin monoplane
- Two seats for a pilot and one passenger or student
- Single 40 hp engine, either a Continental A40 or a Szekely SR-3
A small high-wing cabin monoplane with a Clark Y wing section. It seats a pilot and one passenger or student.
Specifications
- The Nicholson Junior KN-2 has a length of 7.01 m (23 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 11.28 m (37 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 137 km/h (85 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
The Junior KN-2 was designed by Hugh G. Nicholson and built by Kenny Flying Services. It first flew in early 1931.
Variants
Only one was built. It could be powered by a 40 hp Continental A40 flat-four or a Szekely SR-3 three-cylinder radial.
Where you'll see it
The aircraft was intended for sport flying or flight training. Only one example was built.
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