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KL.1 Schwalbe

Raab-Katzenstein-Flugzeugwerke GmbH · Germany · Interwar (1919–1938)

KL.1 Schwalbe — Fixed Wing
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The Raab-Katzenstein KL.1 Schwalbe (Swallow) was a German two-seat biplane produced in the 1920s. About fifty were built and the type became well known as an aerobatic aircraft, performing at many displays in the hands of pilots like Gerhard Fieseler.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Domain
Civil
Era
Interwar (1919–1938)
Country
Germany
Manufacturer
Raab-Katzenstein-Flugzeugwerke GmbH
Service Entry
1926
Produced
50
Engine
1× 7-cylinder radial
Thrust / Power
80 hp
Length (ft)
21
Empty Weight (lb)
1036
MTOW (lb)
1565
Service Ceiling (ft)
11483
Range (mi)
311
Max Speed (mph)
94