Knoll KN-1 1928-1929

First successful flight: December 30, 1928

length overall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23' 3"
Height overall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9' 0"
Upper wing span . . . . . . . . . . . .33' 6"
Lower wing span . . . . . . . . . . . .28' 6"
Engine Wright. . . . . . . . Whirlwind J-5
Top Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140 M.P.H.
Cruising Speed . . . . . . . . . .110 M.P.H.
Landing Speed . . . . . . . . . . .45 M.P.H.
Service Ceiling . . . . . . .. . 14,000 feet

Early Photo of KN-1
Pilot in the command seat with engine running and Color scheme seems to be reversed
Snow on the ground and on the center section of the upper wing
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Sawhorse under tail air-brushed out
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"Felix the Cat" cartoon on center door.
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KN-1 modified with Hispano Suiza engine
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20 inch wingspan model of KN-1 X9090
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