Jungster II | |
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Role | Homebuilt aircraft |
National origin | United States |
Designer | Rim Kaminskas |
First flight | March 1966 [1] |
Developed from | Kaminskas Jungster I |
The Jungster II is a parasol wing homebuilt aircraft. Designed by Rim Kaminskas, it first flew in March 1966. [2]
The Jungster II is a parasol version based on the previous Jungster I biplane design, which itself was a scaled down version of the Bücker Bü 133 biplane. Plans are distributed by Howard Allmon.
The aircraft is a single-seat, open cockpit, strut-braced, parasol wing design with conventional landing gear. The airframe can accommodate engines ranging from 85 to 180 hp (63 to 134 kW). The fuselage is constructed of 7/8 x 7/8 wood truss with aircraft fabric covering. The wing has a slight rearward sweep. [3]
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