Somers-Kendall SK-1
Somers-Kendall Aircraft Limited · United Kingdom · first flew 1955 · light aircraft
The Somers-Kendall SK-1 was a light jet-powered British two-seat racing monoplane of the 1950s. It was designed by Hugh Kendall and built by Somers-Kendall Aircraft Limited at Woodley Aerodrome.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × turbojet, fuselage-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.4 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | V-tail |
WEFT is AircraftIQ's four-point recognition method — how it works.
Spot it by:
- V-tail
- Mid-mounted monoplane wing
- Single Turbomeca Palas turbojet
Look for a small mid-wing monoplane with a V-tail and a single Turbomeca Palas turbojet.
Specifications
- The Somers-Kendall SK-1 has a length of 6.4 m (21 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 6.95 m (23 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 520 km/h (323 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
Hugh Kendall designed the SK-1 as a light jet racer. It made its first flight on 8 October 1955.
Variants
Only one SK-1 was built, so there were no variants.
Where you'll see it
The SK-1 was built as a light jet air racer and only a single example was produced.
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