Bryan, First, ignore the stats on the RR site. I have not seen such a KR, ever. My KR2 with a GP 2180 is 673# empty and I have set the gross at 1200#. While I really like the Corvair, if I had the money, I would install a Jabiru 3300. I have a friend who is putting one on a CH 601 or something like that. Don't like the plane, but sure do love that engine and installation. You can get a complete, really, a complete firewall forward package for it. It actually includes a carb, can you believe it?
Dan From: "Bryan Reed" <br1...@gpcom.net> List-Post: krnet@list.krnet.org Date: 2006/03/02 Thu AM 10:35:03 CST To: <kr...@mylist.net> Subject: KR> real world stats for KR2 Hi all, I'm new to the list and am leaning heavily toward building a KR2. I have RR's published stats for the KR2, but was wondering what some of the actual planes are for empty weight and gross weight. The published #'s being 480# empty and 900# gross giving a payload of 420#. What doesn't add up is the 35 gal fuel capacity. If you subtract the fuel weight from the payload it doesn't leave much for payload. I would like to have a true two seat plane (so the wife can go along) and the 420# payload would work great. I have three engines I am considering, the GP 1915, Gp 2180 , and a Suzuki 1300. All of which would have about the same installed weight. I really don't like the Corvair, 0-200, or Subaru's so.... Input from some of you experienced members would be much appreciated. _______________________________________ Search the KRnet Archives at http://www.maddyhome.com/krsrch/index.jsp to UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to krnet-le...@mylist.net please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html
