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Model K-3 Crested Harpy
Role SportplaneType of aircraft
National origin United States
Manufacturer Sullivan Aircraft Manufacturing Company
Introduction 1929

The Sullivan Model K-3 Crested Harpy is a three place light sport aircraft of the 1920s.



Design

The Crested Harpy was a low wing monoplane, with an enclosed cabin which could accommodate a pilot and two passengers. It had conventional landing gear, and was powered by a Kinner K-5. The fuselage is constructed of welded steel tubing with aircraft fabric covering. The Wichita-assembled aircraft featured soundproofing materials.

Specifications (K-3 Crested Harpy)

Data from Aeronautics

General characteristics

  • Crew: 1
  • Capacity: 1
  • Length: 24 ft 5 in (7.44 m)
  • Wingspan: 36 ft (11 m)
  • Height: 6 ft 10.5 in (2.096 m)
  • Gross weight: 1,938 lb (879 kg)
  • Powerplant: 1 × Kinner K-5 Five Cylinder radial, 110 hp (82 kW)
  • Propellers: 2-bladed

Performance

  • Maximum speed: 115 kn (132 mph, 212 km/h)
  • Cruise speed: 94 kn (108 mph, 174 km/h)
  • Range: 430 nmi (500 mi, 800 km)

See also

Aircraft of comparable role, configuration, and era

References

  1. "Wichita's Wee Wooden Wonders". Retrieved 14 February 2012.
  2. "Several New Planes Developed for Market". Aviation. 27 (18). New York, New York, USA: McGraw-Hill Publishing Company, Inc.: 903 November 2, 1929 – via Archive.org.
  3. "Three of the Latest". Aeronautics. 6 (1). Chicago, USA: Aeronautical Publications, Inc: 17. January 1930.

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