FF9 Kaje
Encyclopedia
The FF9 Kaje was a Norwegian
built aircraft. It was designed and built by the Norwegian Army Air Service
's aircraft manufacturer Kjeller Flyfabrikk
.
The work towards the Kaje started in 1921. It was built in three series: the Kaje I of which ten were built in 1921 and 1922, the Kaje II of which four were built in 1925 and five Kaje III in 1926. The models were slightly changed in the wing profile, wing span and rudder surfaces based on experiences made on the previous model.
The Kaje was a well built aircraft with a good engine, but it had bad spin characteristics.
The model was primarily used as a training plane and for reconnaissance, but could also carry arms and was tested with radio equipment.
The plane was in use until the early 1930s.
Norway
Norway , officially the Kingdom of Norway, is a Nordic unitary constitutional monarchy whose territory comprises the western portion of the Scandinavian Peninsula, Jan Mayen, and the Arctic archipelago of Svalbard and Bouvet Island. Norway has a total area of and a population of about 4.9 million...
built aircraft. It was designed and built by the Norwegian Army Air Service
Norwegian Army Air Service
The Norwegian Army Air Service ' was established in 1914. Its main base and aircraft factory was at Kjeller. On 10 November 1944 the NoAAS was joined with the Royal Norwegian Navy Air Service to form the Royal Norwegian Air Force....
's aircraft manufacturer Kjeller Flyfabrikk
Kjeller Flyfabrikk
Kjeller Flyfabrikk was a Norwegian manufacturer of military aircraft. It was formally established in 1915, but was active from 1912. The factory was owned by the Norwegian Government under the management of the Norwegian Army Air Service...
.
The work towards the Kaje started in 1921. It was built in three series: the Kaje I of which ten were built in 1921 and 1922, the Kaje II of which four were built in 1925 and five Kaje III in 1926. The models were slightly changed in the wing profile, wing span and rudder surfaces based on experiences made on the previous model.
The Kaje was a well built aircraft with a good engine, but it had bad spin characteristics.
The model was primarily used as a training plane and for reconnaissance, but could also carry arms and was tested with radio equipment.
The plane was in use until the early 1930s.
Facts
- Type: Two-seater training and reconnaissance plane
- Engine: Mercedes/Marabini, six cylinders, 120 hp
- Top speed: 132 km/h
- Range: 375 km
- Maximum elevation: 3200 m
- Arms: Mostly none
- Wing span: 9,3-9,5 m
- Length: 8,4 m
- Height: 3,2 m
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