LIPNUR Kunang explained

NU-25 Kunang
Type:	Sports aircraft
Designer:	Nurtanio Pringgoadisuryo (id)
First Flight:	2 November 1958^[1]
Status:	Retired
Number Built:	1
Variants:	LIPNUR Kunang, The original versionLIPNUR Super Kunang, With more powerful engine Volkswagen with 36 horsepower

The LIPNUR Kunang was a single-seat sports aircraft built in Indonesia that first flew in 1958 in the hope that it would inspire interest in aviation amongst Indonesian youth. The only example that was built was subsequently grounded. It was a single-seat monoplane of conventional layout with fixed tailwheel undercarriage.

Aircraft on display

The sole prototype is now on display at the Satriamandala Museum, Jakarta.^[2] Some source claimed that the aircraft on display is a replica.^[3]

References

• Book: Taylor, John W. R.. Jane's All The World's Aircraft 1961–62. 1961. Sampson Low, Marston & Company. London. John W. R. Taylor.
• Book: Taylor, Michael J. H. . Jane's Encyclopedia of Aviation . 1989 . Studio Editions . London . 62 .
• Stroud . Nick . 15 October 2017 . Indonesia's Fledgling Insects . . 21 . 110–117 . 2051-1930.
• Harapan dan Tanggapan Pemerhati dan Mitra

Notes and References

1. Web site: ANTARA Doeloe : Si "Kunang" pertama terketjil di Indonesia mulai terbang (originally published in 3 November 1958). antaranews.com. 12 November 2016. 15 March 2021. id.
2. Web site: Aviation Photo #5322367 Lipnur NU-25 Kunang - Indonesia - Air Force. airliners.net. Peter. de Jong. 21 December 2018. 15 March 2021.
3. Stroud Oct 2017, p.115-116.