I have been reading back through the archives trying to get some handle on the KR performance. I found amazing quantities of brilliant information (and plenty of the other), but I do not see any information to substantiate the 200 mph claim - anywhere.
The typical KR2 /2S apears tp be stretched a few inches (no great effect on speed); widened a bit (some effect on speed) and the retract gear changed for fixed legs of both species. I have read (Krnet) that faired legs /wheels on a tail dragger present less drag than the original gear - I can easily see that. Most have more power that the prototype. Ok, most are a bit heavier (some a lot heavier) but these birds are well within the original spec when flown solo. I figured the Italian Kr with a good motor /prop combo and pretty neat configuration and weight would be up there - no bananas. It is such a sweet little bird, so it is probably not an issue - but what sort of cruise can I expect from 80hp (cruise hp)? Ok - how long is a piece of string - assuming RAF section, 625lbs empty, KR2 plus 14 aft and 4 fwd plus 7" width (wide bit moved back to wing TE), tail feathers 008; TD u/c - all else stock. Gound adjustable propeller. Ron _________________________________________________________________ Stop worrying about overloading your inbox - get MSN Hotmail Extra Storage! http://join.msn.com/?pgmarket=en-us&page=hotmail/es2&ST=1/go/onm00200362ave/direct/01/
