The Kadiak KC-2 Speedster is an American single-seat,

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Design and development

The KC-2 was an original design of Everett E. David, built in 1931. The aircraft was built with a welded steel tube fuselage, wooden wings, and fabric covering. It originally used a Velie M-5 5-cylinder radial engine, later replaced with a similar but more powerful Lambert, and was designed for engines up to .

Operational history

The designer sold the KC-2 in 1939. It was storm damaged post-war, rebuilt and re-licensed, remaining active until at least 1977.

Specifications

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