SAI KZ III
Skandinavisk Aero Industri · Denmark · first flew 1944 · light aircraft
The SAI KZ III was a Danish two-seat low-wing touring monoplane built by Skandinavisk Aero Industri during the German occupation of Denmark in the Second World War. It was one of a family of light aircraft produced by SAI to keep Danish aviation alive under difficult wartime conditions.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.6 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Danish low-wing light monoplane built during WWII German occupation
- Side-by-side two-seat cabin with inline engine
- Part of the KZ family of Danish light aircraft produced in small numbers
A neat low-wing monoplane of conventional 1940s layout, similar in general appearance to many European light aircraft of the period. Danish-built examples are distinguished primarily by their origin and the SAI designation.
Specifications
- The SAI KZ III has a length of 6.6 m (22 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 9.6 m (31 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 185 km/h (115 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
Produced in small numbers from 1944, the KZ III was part of the KZ series of light aircraft that SAI built throughout the war and into the post-war period. Flying activities in occupied Denmark were severely restricted, but the aircraft provided the basis for a post-war revival of Danish civil aviation.
Variants
The KZ family included the KZ I through to the KZ VII and KZ VIII; each was a distinct design rather than a variant of a single type.
Where you'll see it
Used for private and club flying in Denmark post-war; no military service.
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