SAI KZ III Lærke
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Manufacturer: SAI
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Tech Spec: 185 km/h (115 mph, 100 kn) at sea level
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Power: 1 × Blackburn Cirrus Minor II four cylinder inverted air-cooled in-line piston engine, 75 kW (100 hp)
Get ready for a rare treat at the International Sanicole Airshow 2026. Making the journey from Denmark for an exceptionally close look is the charming and seldom-seen SAI KZ III Lærke.
Known as the "Lark", this elegant Danish light utility aircraft served with both the Danish Air Ambulance Service and the Danish Air Force, earning a reputation for reliability and versatility.
The KZ III's story began during one of Europe's darkest chapters. The first example took to the skies on 11 September 1944 during the German occupation of Denmark. Built with German permission, it was transferred to the Danish Rescue Service, while a second aircraft was secretly smuggled across the border to neutral Sweden. These wartime machines were powered by de Havilland Gipsy Minor I engines.
Distinctive with its high-wing design, V-strut bracing and fabric-covered steel-tube fuselage, the KZ III combined rugged practicality with classic 1940s aviation charm. Its dual-control cockpit allowed pilot and passenger to share the flying experience, making it ideal for both utility and training duties.
Following the war, a further 64 aircraft were produced with Blackburn Cirrus Minor II engines. Many found homes with flying clubs throughout Denmark, while others ventured much farther afield, reaching destinations as distant as Singapore and India.
Today, surviving KZ IIIs are true rarities. Don't miss this unique opportunity to admire this eloved post-war aircraft from Denmark up close and discover the remarkable story behind this graceful little "Lark".


















