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KR-1 Aircraft
Richard Shirley's Award Winning KR-1
Ken Rands original KR-1 now rests in the FAA hangar at EAA Oshkosh.
KR-1
The KR-1 is a single seat low wing aircraft which can be powered by a certified or auto conversion engine. It is typically powered by smaller VW engines, up to the 2100cc. As with all KR's, the KR-1 is equipped with removable wings, and your choice of fixed conventional, or tricycle gear.
Speed, economy and range. Designed for the first-time builder.
- Utilizing wood and foam/fiberglass construction
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No hot-wiring required
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Pre-molded parts greatly speed construction time (approximately 800 hours)
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A well-proven design for over 30 years!
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KR-1 Specifications |
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Dimensions: |
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Length |
12' 9" |
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Wing Span |
17' 0" |
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Total Wing Area |
62 sq ft |
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Weight: |
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Empty weight |
375 - 500 lbs |
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Gross weight |
750 - 1050 lbs |
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Useful load |
375 - 450 lbs |
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Baggage capacity |
20 lbs max |
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KR-1 Performance |
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Ground Performance: |
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Take off distance light |
350 ft |
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Take off distance gross |
950 ft |
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Landing distance light |
900 ft |
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Landing distance gross |
1150 |
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Speeds: |
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Maximum Speed |
200 mph |
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Cruise Speed |
150 - 180 mph |
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Stall Speed |
52 mph |
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Climb/Ceiling: |
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Rate of Climb (light) |
1200 fpm |
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Rate of Climb (gross) |
800 fpm |
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Service ceiling |
15,000 ft |
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Fuel/Range: |
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Fuel capacity |
8-30 gal |
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Fuel consumption |
3.8 gph (typical) |
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Range |
1200 miles with 30 gallons |
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* Performance specifications are typical utilizing a 1834cc - 2100cc VW engine.
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