Kaman K-16 STOL project

[Jemiba]

Shown in InterAvia 7/1958 was this project for a STOL aircraft, with props
fitted with collectiv and cyclic adjustable flaps for use at low speeds. For
take-off and landing would have been accomplished at an high angle of attack,
supported on the ground by a landing gear consisting of four skids.
It was intended as a multi-purpose aircraft, the layout reminds me on several
COIN aircraft.

 

[boxkite]

Der Flieger 11/1957 describes it as Kaman K-16 - not to confuse with the different K-16B.

 

[Jemiba]

Ah, good clue ! I had a look at the list you've posted, but couldn't find
aything, that seemed to be similar.
Will try to get Der Flieger 11/1957 next time !

 

[Mark Nankivil]

Greetings All -

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The photos won't pull up for me other than in the initial listing

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Enjoy the Day! Mark

 

[Stargazer2006]

Wow! Beautiful. Not in top shape but such a nice and rare design.

Here's two pics of the original project. I know they are already somewhere on the forum but for those who are as lazy to go search as I am right now, here goes! If a mod wants to remove them, please do so.

 

[Triton]

Photographs of Kaman K-16 desktop model found on eBay.

Seller's description:

This is a vintage professional made desk display model. It is a Kaman K-16. I have been able to find some information on the Kaman K-16B, but I couldn't find any information on the Kaman K-16.
From nose to tail the model measures 10 1/4" and the wingspan is 9 1/2". The model is missing one blade on one of the propellers.
It looks and displays well.

 

[Mark Nankivil]

Thanks Triton! Mark

 

[Triton]

My pleasure.

 

[Stargazer2006]

Topics merged.

The K-16 must not be mistaken for the K-16B VSTOL seaplane or the K-16C projects!

 

[Stargazer2006]

the link in your post above is broken...

:-[ Fixed...

 

[RAP]

Ad for Kaman STOL

 

[Stargazer2006]

Nice find, thanks!