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Skandinavisk Aero Industri SAI KZ III

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Skandinavisk Aero Industri SAI KZ III

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The Skandinavisk Aero Industri SAI KZ III, which first flew in 1944, is a Danish utility aircraft measuring 6.6 meters long with a 9.6-meter wingspan. Powered by a single engine achieving 185 km/h with a 500-kilometer range, the KZ III reflects wartime and immediate postwar Scandinavian aviation priorities. Its utility designation emphasizes practical performance for general-purpose missions rather than sport or training specialization. The aircraft's compact proportions and modest power provided straightforward operation suitable for emergency wartime conditions.

Specifications

Role
utility aircraft
Engines
1
First flight
1944
Length
6.6 m
Wingspan
9.6 m
Max speed
185 km/h
Range
500 km