Sai (1) KZ-2 Kupe
The SAI KZ II Kupe was a two/three-seat touring monoplane designed and built in Denmark from 1937, notable as one of the first Danish-designed aircraft to reach genuine series production rather than remaining a one-off prototype. Its enclosed cabin, 'Kupe' being Danish for coupe, and side-by-side seating made it comfortable for private touring at a time when open cockpits were still common on light aircraft its size. Production continued even during the German occupation of Denmark, and the type remained a familiar sight at Danish flying clubs for decades afterward, with its maker, Skandinavisk Aero Industri, remembered as a pioneer of Danish aircraft manufacturing.
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A 1930s Danish touring monoplane with an enclosed side-by-side cabin; Kupe means coupe, and its maker was a pioneer of Danish aviation.
Specifications
| Wingspan | 10.2 m (33 ft) |
|---|---|
| Persons on board | 2 |
| Maximum take-off weight | 0.8 t |
| Range | 380 NM (704 km) |
| Service ceiling | 16,000 ft (4,877 m) |
| Optimum ceiling | 10,000 ft (3,048 m) |
| Units built | 45 |
Curated by CatchFlights from manufacturer documents, ICAO Doc 8643 and reference works; values are left out where no source could confirm them. Sources are listed on our credits page.
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