SAI KZ VII Lærke
Skandinavisk Aero Industri · Denmark · first flew 1946 · light aircraft
The SAI KZ VII Lærke ("Lark") was a light utility aircraft built in Denmark shortly after the Second World War.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.56 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Strut-braced high-wing monoplane
- Enclosed cabin with four seats
- Single piston engine in the nose
A strut-braced, high-wing monoplane of conventional design with an enclosed four-seat cabin and a single piston engine.
Specifications
- The SAI KZ VII Lærke has a length of 6.56 m (22 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 9.6 m (31 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 200 km/h (124 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
It was based on the SAI KZ III air ambulance and first flew on 11 November 1946. Another 22 partially completed aircraft were destroyed in a factory fire in 1947.
Variants
The KZ VII was derived from the KZ III air ambulance and seated four in an enclosed cabin.
Where you'll see it
Fifty-six aircraft were built. The Danish Air Force operated 10 of them as trainers between 1950 and 1977.
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