Aircraft Engineering Corp Ace K-1
|} The Aircraft Engineering Corp Ace K-1 was a United States single-seat biplane aircraft designed in 1919 by Alexander Klemin, then Professor of Aeronautical Engineering at New York University (NYU). Later versions included a nearly faired-in engine installation. Re-introduced in 1930 with a re-designed fuselage and strengthened structure as the Ace 300 and Ace 200, fitted with Salmson 9Ad and LeBlond 5D engines respectively.
Variants
- Ace K-1
- Early production aircraft powered by Ford Model T engines.
- Ace 200
- Later production aircraft powered by a LeBlond 5D engine.
- Ace 300
- Later production aircraft powered by a Salmson 9Ad engine.
Specifications (K-1)
Data from [1]
General characteristics
- Length: 59 ft 1 in (18 m)
- Wingspan: 28 ft 4 in (8.64 m)
- Powerplant: 1 × Ford Model T 4-cyl in-line water-cooled piston engine, 40 hp (30 kW)
Performance
- Maximum speed: 63 mph (101 km/h; 55 kn)
- Range: 160 mi (139 nmi; 257 km)
References
- ↑ Eckland, K.O. (2 May 2009). "Aircraft Aa to Ak". USA: aerofiles.com. Archived from the original on 5 December 2012. Retrieved 26 January 2012.
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| Ace K-1 | |
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| Role | Sport Biplane |
| Manufacturer | Aircraft Engineering Corp / Horace Keane Aeroplanes |
| Designer | Alexander Klemin |
| First flight | 1919 |
| Number built | 8x K-1 + One each of Ace 200 and Ace 300 |
| Unit cost |
$3,000 in 1920[1] |
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