The Jungster II is a parasol wing homebuilt aircraft. Designed by Rim Kaminskas, it first flew in March 1966.[2]

Jungster II
Role Homebuilt aircraft
National origin United States
Designer Rim Kaminskas
First flight March 1966[1]
Developed from Kaminskas Jungster I

Design and development

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The Jungster II is a parasol version based on the previous Jungster I biplane design, which itself was a scaled down version of the Bücker Bü 133 biplane. Plans are distributed by Howard Allmon.

The aircraft is a single-seat, open cockpit, strut-braced, parasol wing design with conventional landing gear. The airframe can accommodate engines ranging from 85 to 180 hp (63 to 134 kW). The fuselage is constructed of 7/8 x 7/8 wood truss with aircraft fabric covering. The wing has a slight rearward sweep.[3]

Specifications (Jungster II)

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Data from Plane & Pilot

General characteristics

  • Length: 16 ft 11 in (5.16 m)
  • Wingspan: 22 ft 4 in (6.81 m)
  • Wing area: 80 sq ft (7.4 m2)
  • Airfoil: NACA 2412
  • Empty weight: 739 lb (335 kg)
  • Gross weight: 1,375 lb (624 kg)
  • Fuel capacity: 16 U.S. gallons (61 L; 13 imp gal)
  • Propellers: 2-bladed

Performance

  • Maximum speed: 150 kn (170 mph, 270 km/h)
  • Cruise speed: 129 kn (148 mph, 238 km/h)
  • Rate of climb: 3,500 ft/min (18 m/s)

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Bill Gunston. World encyclopaedia of aircraft manufacturers: from the pioneers to the present day.
  2. ^ Air Trails: 76. Winter 1971. {{cite journal}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  3. ^ "Jungster II". Retrieved 9 February 2012.
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