SAI KZ VII
![]() The KZ VII is a 4-seat development of the KZ III. The prototype first flew on November 11th 1946. A total of 56 KZ VII were built. In 1947 the KZ VII was in full production when 22 airplanes on the production line were destroyed as a result of a fire at the Scandinavian Aero Industry. In civilian life the aircraft was used for training and touring. Quite a number were exported, for example to Finland and Switzerland, where they still are flying. There are at present about 20 KZ VII´s on Danish register. The museum's KZ VII (OY-AAU) was presented to the museum in September 1990 by Karl Emil Danielsen, AERODAN, Aerial Photographers. Karl Emil Danielsen was a former employee with Scandinavian Aero Industry In 1948 10 KZ VII were delivered to the Danish Air Force. Originally the plane had a 125 h.p. engine but this was later replaced by a 145 h.p. engine. The Air force used the aircraft as a trainer until 1950 and afterwards as a courier plane until it was phased out in 1977. |
"KZ VII" Specifications | |
Wingspan | 9,60 m |
Length | 6,48 m |
Empty Weight | 482 kg |
Gross Weight | 860 kg |
Cruising Speed | 175 km/h |
Max. Speed | 200 km/h |
Landing speed | 55 km/h |
Ceiling | 4100 m |
Range | 725 km |
Engine | 125 hp. Continental C-125-2 or 145 h.p. |