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Kari-Keen Manufacturing Company was an American aircraft manufacturer [1] and producer of automotive luggage. [2]
Kari-Keen's automotive product line included the Kari-Keen Kairrier automotive trunks and beds designed by Paul Lier and patented in 1925. Production started in Leeds, Iowa. In 1937, the automotive division ceased operations.
Kari-Keen also operated a flight school to operate their aircraft, the Kari-Keen School of Aviation. In 1930 C.F. Lytle bought the assets of the aviation branch and formed Sioux aircraft. [3] [ failed verification ] Only three new prototype models were built, and they retained the Kari-Keen logo on the tail. [4]
Model name | First flight | Number built | Type |
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Kari-Keen 60 Sioux coupe | 1929 | 22 | Single engine monoplane |
Kari-Keen 90 Sioux coupe | 1930 | 6 | Single engine monoplane |
Kari-Keen 90A Sioux coupe | 1933 | 1 | Single engine monoplane |
Kari-Keen 90B Sioux coupe | 1931 | 1 | Single engine monoplane |
Kari-Keen 90C Sioux coupe | 1931 | 1 | Single engine monoplane |
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