The original 36 hp KR1 manual gave an empty weight at 310 lbs, Gross at 600 lbs, Fuel at 7.5Ga (at 500 lbs gross weight) Top speed 140mph, Cruse speed at 130 mph, and a stall speed of 42mph. these were PUBLISHED on the front of the original KR1 Manual. So if built according to the manual, there are published numbers by Ken Rand himself to show that the KR1 CAN meet LSA limits as it originally was designed (though you register it as an E-AB). You might want to go on a diet though, as Ken weighed 145 lbs. If your looking for what MIGHT have been the next design of the KR series (KR-4?) I read in an article that Ken was looking to next build an all composite aircraft before he perished. To that end, Scott Watts is busy with the KR2 Super 2. Google it on the web, and the planes are right on his site. As for me: I'm going RETRO KR, as much as I can. I'm taken by Kens original vision. (and I have lost almost 20 lbs to that end!!)
Glenn Martin KR Builder/Dreamer/Airplane noise maker Biloxi, MS ________________________________
