KZ X Artillery Observation Post
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The KZ X is the last in the series af KZ aircraft. This type was produced
in 1951 and the prototype flew for the first time on September 29th the
same year.
In 1952, 12 KZ X (Mk. 1) were delivered to the Danish Army, but in August the same year the first of a series of fatal accidents with the type began. Later another aircraft crashed and the type was grounded. The KZ X was examined at Royal Aircraft Establishment, Farnborough in England, but no defects were found and the type had permission to fly again. In 1954 two new crashes led to new investigations, but no faults were found so the remaining nine KZ X were scrapped in the late 1950´s. The only remaining is the prototype (with modified tailplane and longer wings, (Mk. 2)). This aircraft is now in the museum in airworthy condition. |
"KZ X" Specifications | |
Wingspan | 9,41 m (10,35 m, Mk. 2) |
Wingarea | 13,0 m2 (16,4 m2 , Mk. 2) |
Empty Weight | 529 kg (563, Mk. 2) |
Gross Weight | 860 kg (860, Mk. 2) |
Cruising speed | 193 km/h |
Max. Speed | 215 km/h |
Landing speed | 50 km/h |
Ceiling | 4400 m |
Engine | Continental C-145-2 with Aeromatic propeller |