SAI KZ VIII

The SAI KZ VIII was an aerobatic sport aircraft first built in Denmark in 1949. It was a low-wing cantilever monoplane of conventional configuration with fixed tailwheel undercarriage and a single seat. The KZ VIII was custom-built by SAI for the Danish aerobatic display team Sylvest Jensen Luftcirkus, in which Peter Steen piloted the aircraft in some 50 performances in summer 1950. At the same time, a full set of parts for a second aircraft was produced, but this was not assembled until 1959.

A third machine has been built as a replica.

Specifications

General characteristics

• Crew: One, pilot
• Wingspan: 7.20 m (23 ft 8 in)
• Wing area: 8.6 m² (96 ft²)
• Empty weight: 407 kg (895 lb)
• Gross weight: 650 kg (1,430 lb)
• Powerplant: 1 × de Havilland Gipsy Major, 108 kW (145 hp)

Performance

• Maximum speed: 300 km/h (190 mph)
• Service ceiling: 5,000 m (16,400 ft)

References

• Taylor, Michael J. H. (1989). Jane's Encyclopedia of Aviation. London: Studio Editions. pp. 563. 
• Simpson, R. W. (1995). Airlife's General Aviation. Shrewsbury: Airlife Publishing. pp. 348–49. 
• Danmarks Flymuseum page on the KZ VIII (in Danish)
• Уголок неба