Sullivan Model K-3 Crested Harpy
The Sullivan Model K-3 Crested Harpy is a two place light sportplane of the 1920s.[1]
| Model K-3 Crested Harpy | |
|---|---|
| Role | Sportplane |
| National origin | United States |
| Manufacturer | Sullivan Airplane Manufacturing Company |
| Introduction | 1929 |
Design
The Crested Harpy seats 3. Pilot in front two passengers and dual controls in rear. Three aircraft built. Series #2 crashed on a demonstration flight killing a Mr. Garner and a Mr. Gardner. Within a short time the Kinner engine was replaced with a Cessna Anzani engine of 120 HP. And the bungee landing gear was replaced with oleo type struts by Mr. Potts at McCoy airport at Dodge City, Kansas. One owner had his Sullivan for ten years and said that he liked it very much.
configuration]], enclosed cabin, low wing monoplane with conventional landing gear powered by a Kinner K-5. The fuselage is constructed of welded steel tubing with aircraft fabric covering. The wings and tail airfoil was of steel tubing instead of wood. The wings were attached by four tapered bolts. The nose tank held 26 gallons with optional 6 gallon tanks in each wing stub using a wobble pump to transfer to the main tank....Jack L. Austin Florence, SC.
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The Wichita-assembled aircraft featured soundproofing materials.[2]
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Specifications (K-3 Crested Harpy)
Data from Aeronautics
General characteristics
- Crew: 1
- Capacity: 1
- Length: 24 ft (7.3 m)
- Wingspan: 118 ft 1 in (36 m)
- 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
- Mooney A-1
References
- "Wichita's Wee Wooden Wonders". Retrieved 14 February 2012.
- Aeronautics: 17. January 1930.
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