The Ace K-1 was a single-seat biplane designed in 1919 by Alexander Klemin , then Professor of Aeronautical Engineering at New York University (NYU). Later versions included a nearly faired-in engine installation and some were fitted with the Salmson AD-9 engine.

Specifications (K-1)

General characteristics

• Crew: one pilot
• Capacity: pilot only
• Length: 18 ft 0 in (5.49 m)
• Wingspan: 28 ft 4 in (8.64 m)
• Height: ft in ( m)
• Wing area: ft² ( m²)
• Empty: lb ( kg)
• Loaded: lb ( kg)
• Maximum takeoff: lb ( kg)
• Powerplant: 40 hp (36 kW) inline

Performance

• Maximum speed: 63 mph (100 km/h)
• Range: 160 miles (256 km)
• Service ceiling: ft ( m)
• Rate of climb: ft/min ( m/min)
• Wing loading:
• Power/Mass:

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