LIPNUR Super Kunang

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Super Kunang
RoleSports aircraft
National originIndonesian
Manufacturer Angkatan Udara Republik Indonesia, Depot Penjelidikan, Pertjobaan dan Pembuatan/LIPNUR
First flight25 October 1963

LIPNUR developed and manufactured the Super Kunang - also known as the Super Kunang 35 - in the 1960s. Powered by a Volkswagen air-cooled engine and seating only one person, it was used as a light sports plane.

Contents

Kunang-Kunang means 'Firefly' in Indonesian.

Development

The prototype Super Kunang I (X-05) first flew on 25 October 1963. [1] In production, it was known as the Super Kunang 35. [2]
Both the prototype and a 2-seat variant (see below) were exhibited at the National Research Exhibition in Jakarta (1-13 July 1965). [1]

Variants

A two-seat prototype, the Super Kunang II (X-07), was flown on 15 January 1965 [1] but doesn't seem to have gone into production.

Specifications

from [2]
General characteristics

Performance

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References

  1. 1 2 3 Senduk, R.G.W. (20 March 2001). "Harapan dan Tanggapan Pemerhati dan Mitra". Archived from the original on 29 August 2009. Retrieved 23 March 2010. In Indonesian, translated by Google
  2. 1 2 "Light Aircraft 1964". Flight International: 434–5. 19 March 1964. Retrieved 23 March 2010.


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