Kadiak KC-2 Speedster


The Kadiak KC-2 Speedster is an American single-seat, radial engined homebuilt biplane designed prior to World War II.

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