J.V. Martin K.III Kitten

The J.V. Martin K. III Kitten also known as the J.V. Martin K. III Scout was marketed as an altitude fighter for the U.S. Army. It is considered the first aircraft in the United States with retractable landing gear.

* J.V. Martin K.III Kitten the 45 hp prototype the KF-1 is based on. Specifications (KF-1) - Data from Angelucci, 1987. p. 293.1

Empty Weight Lb
350
Designer
James V. Martin
Eng 1 Type
2
Introduced
1919
Height Ft
7
Capacity
1
Origin
United States
Height In
4
Max Speed Mph
135
Eng 1 Name
ABC Gnat
Wing Area Sqft
105
Span In
2
Span Ft
20
National Origin
United States
Fuel Capacity
9
Length Ft
13
Prime Units
kts
Eng 1 Hp
45
Eng 1 Number
1
Length In
3
Category
United States fighter aircraft 1910-1919

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