Nicholson Junior KN-2

type of aircraft

The Nicholson Junior KN-2 was an aircraft made in the late 1920s. It was used for flight training in the United States. Only 1 aircraft was built.

Nicholson Junior KN-2

Specifications change

General characteristics change

  • Crew: one
  • Capacity: one passenger or student
  • Length: 23 ft (7.0 m)
  • Wingspan: 37 ft (11 m)
  • Wing area: 190 sq ft (18 m2) plus 21.5 sq ft (2.00 m2) ailerons
  • Empty weight: 540 lb (245 kg)
  • Fuel capacity: 11 US gal (9.2 imp gal; 42 l)
  • Engine: 1 × Continental A40 flat four or Szekely SR-3 3 cylinder radial engine
  • Propellers: 2-bladed

Performance change

  • Maximum speed: 85 mph (137 km/h, 74 kn)
  • Cruise speed: 75 mph (121 km/h, 65 kn)
  • Landing speed: 28 mph (45 km/h; 24 kn)
  • Take-off time: 8 s
  • Range: 315 mi (507 km, 274 nmi)
  • Service ceiling: 10,000 ft (3,000 m)