Sullivan Model K-3 Crested Harpy

Model K-3 Crested Harpy
General information
Type	Sportplane
National origin	United States
Manufacturer	Sullivan Aircraft Manufacturing Company
History
Introduction date	1929

The Sullivan Model K-3 Crested Harpy is a three place light sport aircraft of the 1920s. ^{[1] [2]}

Design

The Crested Harpy was a low wing monoplane, with an enclosed cabin which could accommodate a pilot and two passengers. It had conventional landing gear, and was powered by a Kinner K-5. The fuselage is constructed of welded steel tubing with aircraft fabric covering. The Wichita-assembled aircraft featured soundproofing materials. ^[3]

Specifications (K-3 Crested Harpy)

Data from Aeronautics

General characteristics

• Crew: 1
• Capacity: 1
• Length: 24 ft 5 in (7.44 m)
• Wingspan: 36 ft (11 m)
• Height: 6 ft 10.5 in (2.096 m)
• Gross weight: 1,938 lb (879 kg)
• Powerplant: 1 × Kinner K-5 Five Cylinder radial, 110 hp (82 kW)
• Propellers: 2-bladed

Performance

• Maximum speed: 115 kn (132 mph, 212 km/h)
• Cruise speed: 94 kn (108 mph, 174 km/h)
• Range: 430 nmi (500 mi, 800 km)

See also

Aircraft of comparable role, configuration, and era

• Alexander Eaglerock Bullet

References

1. "Wichita's Wee Wooden Wonders" . Retrieved 14 February 2012.
2. "Several New Planes Developed for Market". Aviation. 27 (18). New York, New York, USA: McGraw-Hill Publishing Company, Inc.: 903 November 2, 1929 – via Archive.org.
3. "Three of the Latest". Aeronautics. 6 (1). Chicago, USA: Aeronautical Publications, Inc: 17. January 1930.

External links

• Image of a K-5 Crested Harpy
• Airwar.ru - Sullivan K-3 Crested Harpy (in Russian)