Rand-Robinson KR-3

Last updated
KR-3
Role Homebuilt aircraft
National origin United States
DesignerKen Rand
Introduction1977

The Rand-Robinson KR-3 is an American amphibious aircraft that was designed by Ken Rand. [1]

Contents

Design and development

The KR-3 is a two-seat composite construction amphibious aircraft. The landing gear is hydraulically retractable. The prototype was demonstrated at the EAA airshow in 1977, demonstrating water taxi tests. [2]

Specifications (KR-3)

Data from Flight International

General characteristics

Performance

See also

Related development

Aircraft of comparable role, configuration, and era

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References

  1. Sport Aviation: 49. March 1975.{{cite journal}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  2. Flight International. 22 August 1977.{{cite journal}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)