Raab-Katzenstein RK.25
Raab-Katzenstein Flugwerk · Germany · first flew 1928 · light aircraft
The Raab-Katzenstein RK.25 was a two-seat, low-wing cantilever monoplane designed and built in Germany in the 1920s for fast touring.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.48 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Low-wing cantilever monoplane
- Two-seat sport and trainer
- Four-cylinder upright inline engine
A two-seat cantilever low-wing monoplane with an upright inline engine.
Specifications
- The Raab-Katzenstein RK.25 has a length of 6.48 m (21 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 9.3 m (31 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 200 km/h (124 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
The prototype was registered in September 1928; the first flight date is unknown.
Variants
One of the three was later re-engined and provided with cabin accommodation.
Where you'll see it
Three examples were built in all.
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