Bryan,
I weighed one of these projects yesterday. With an 0-200 and
everything installed, it weighed 571.........Bobby
> Hi all, I'm new to the list and am leaning heavily toward building a KR2.
> I have RR's published stats for the KR2, but was wondering what some of
> the actual planes are for empty weight and gross weight. The published #'s
> being 480# empty and 900# gross giving a payload of 420#. What doesn't add
> up is the 35 gal fuel capacity. If you subtract the fuel weight from the
> payload it doesn't leave much for payload.
> I would like to have a true two seat plane (so the wife can go along) and
> the 420# payload would work great. I have three engines I am considering,
> the GP 1915, Gp 2180 , and a Suzuki 1300. All of which would have about
> the same installed weight. I really don't like the Corvair, 0-200, or
> Subaru's so....
> Input from some of you experienced members would be much appreciated.
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