- Martin KF-1
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KF-1 Role fighter National origin United States Designer James V. Martin First flight May 1918[1] Number built 4 (1 K-3 prototype, 3 K-IV) The Martin KF-1 was an American biplane fighter aircraft designed and built by Captain James V. Martin.
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Development
The KF-1 started as a proposed "high-altitude fighter" designated K-3. Powered by a ABC Gnat the K-3 first flew in May 1918, and was delivered to McCook Field the next month. The model was not ordered for production.
In 1921 Martin submitted an improved version with a larger engine and wider wings. The Navy ordered three, designated K-IV, then later KF-1. The version featured a central float and outriggers.[2]
Variants
- J.V. Martin K.III Kitten the 45 hp prototype the KF-1 is based on.
Specifications (KF-1)
Data from Angelucci, 1987. p. 293.[1]
General characteristics
- Crew: 1
- Length: 17 ft 0 in (5.18 m)
- Wingspan: 24 ft 2 in (7.36 m)
- Wing area: 145 ft2 (13.47 m2)
- Empty weight: 686 lb (311 kg)
- Gross weight: 980 lb (444 kg)
- Powerplant: 1 × Lawrance L-3, 60 hp ( kW)
Performance
- Maximum speed: 98 mph (158 km/h)
- Service ceiling: 11,400 ft (3,475 m)
- Rate of climb: 417 ft/min (2.12 m/s)
See also
- Aircraft of comparable role, configuration and era
Port Victoria P.V.8 "Kitten"
References
- Notes
- Bibliography
- Angelucci, Enzo (1987). The American Fighter from 1917 to the present. New York: Orion Books.
External links
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