Kari-Keen Manufacturing

Kari-Keen Manufacturing Company was an American aircraft manufacturer[1] and producer of automotive luggage.[2]

Kari-Keen Manufacturing Company
IndustryAutomotive accessories, Aircraft Manufacturer
SuccessorSioux Aircraft
HeadquartersSioux City, Iowa

Kari-Keen's automotive product line included the Kari-Keen Kairrier automotive trunks and beds designed by Paul Lier and patented in 1925. Production started in Leeds, Iowa. In 1937, the automotive division ceased operations.

Kari-Keen also operated a flight school to operate their aircraft, the Kari-Keen School of Aviation. In 1930 C.F. Lytlebought the assets of the aviation branch and formed Sioux aircraft. Only three prototype new models were built and retained the Kari-Keen logo on the tail.[3]

Aircraft

Summary of aircraft built by
Model name First flight Number built Type
Kari-Keen 60 Sioux coupe 1929 22 Single engine monoplane
Kari-Keen 90 Sioux coupe 1930 6 Single engine monoplane
Kari-Keen 90A Sioux coupe 1933 1 Single engine monplane
Kari-Keen 90B Sioux coupe 1931 1 Single engine monoplane
Kari-Keen 90C Sioux coupe 1931 1 Single engine monoplane
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References

  1. Aviation. 15 March 1930. Missing or empty |title= (help)
  2. Sioux City Spirit of Progress. May 1929. Missing or empty |title= (help)
  3. Skyways. July 1999. Missing or empty |title= (help)

Bibliography

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