SAI KZ II
Skandinavisk Aero Industri · Denmark · first flew 1937 · light aircraft
The SAI KZ II was a Danish two-seat light touring aircraft produced by Skandinavisk Aero Industri in the late 1930s. It was among the first aircraft designed and built indigenously in Denmark.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.6 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Danish pre-war low-wing two-seater
- Clean enclosed-cabin light tourer
- One of Denmark's first indigenous aircraft designs
A neat low-wing enclosed-cabin monoplane with Scandinavian clean-line aesthetics, distinguishable by its small size and Danish registration markings in period photographs.
Specifications
- The SAI KZ II has a length of 7.6 m (25 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 10.2 m (33 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 235 km/h (146 mph).
- Typical crew: 1 pilot, 1 passenger.
Figures are for the representative variant described above; marks differ. See how AircraftIQ sources figures.
History
Skandinavisk Aero Industri was established in the 1930s with the aim of building aircraft in Denmark. The KZ II flew before the Second World War and several examples survived the German occupation, remaining in use with Danish aero clubs into the post-war period.
Variants
The KZ series continued through several marks; the KZ II was followed by developed versions with revised engines and minor airframe changes.
Where you'll see it
Flown by Danish private pilots and aero clubs before and after the Second World War, the KZ II is a historically significant Danish aircraft type. No examples are believed airworthy today.
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