>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 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++=
This is like guessing "how many beans in the jar"! I'd have to agree with Dan, 135mph cruise and add another 50 to 75 lbs to the empty wt. 7"s to the width tells me you're a pretty good sized person. You'll want an extra foot or two on the wing span. I'm a bit disappointed with my climb rate with the 0-200 and standard wing less 8 inches. I'm getting 800 to 900 FPM and 156mph cruise. I was looking for 1000FPM and 160+ cruise but I'm 765 empty, 24" stretch, taller canopy, 30" gear legs with no pants as of yet. I'll get the 160+ cruise with pants but I running at 2600rpm so I'm probably getting 90 hp at cruise. Ken's 180mph cruise was up high with a VW turbo and a claimed 480 lbs empty wt. To my knowledge, no one else in the history of the KR2 has made such optimistic claims. That doesn't mean the "average" KR isn't a show stopper. I'm having a ball in mine. Larry Flesner
