6 to 7 Model differences

[QuiQuog]

Can someone help define the differences between a KF6 and a Super Sport? I've only found information that says vaguely that some things have been improved. They look the same to me, but I know there's more to the story. I seem to remember reading that if you put the SS wings on a 6, it's basically a 7. It's likely that I'm not remembering correctly though.

[kmach]

I have a 5,
but a few 6 to 7 SS differences that come to mind are ;

the firewall forward , engine mount puts engine out approx 4" further from firewall = extra room for maintenance

there is a boot cowl that can be sealed nicely to the firewall

larger elevator , about 4''

I believe the 7 SS control rod for the elevator has a pivot in it that is a little different than the 6

the 7 SS is built light , and registered at 1320 gross instead of the 6 at 1550 gross

[Esser]

The SS7 can still be registered at 1550 gross. I think the 6 has a trim tab instead of a movable stabilizer. Also, I think the wing is the exact same for models 5 through SS7

[896tr]

the 7 is 1320 gw on regular gear but 1550 on optional (grove) gear. The 6 has an electric trim on the horizontal stabilizer and the wing is different on the 7, I just can't remember what is different about it. I am still building a 6.

[Av8r3400]

The wing rib profile has been the same since the four, all the way through the SS.

[N981MS]

I think the 6 has a trim tab instead of a movable stabilizer.

My 6 has stabilizer trim not a tab. I think it was the early 7s that had the trim tab. Maybe late 6s though.

[Esser]

I don't think the 7 ever had a tab. The 5s did though.

[jiott]

The later 7's added a top fuse razorback, the Laker leading edge wing option, and a much improved seat mounting system using weld tabs and screws rather than zip ties.

[kmach]

I don't think the 7 ever had a tab. The 5s did though.

My 5 has electric stabilizer trim , I think there were options for a manual trim tab eventually in the line. I looked at a 7 that had a manual trim tab. A builder's decision for sure.

[N981MS]

I am not 100% certain but I think I remember there was a time Kitfox could not get the jack screw and there was a manual trim with a tab. I am sure it was after my Model 6 that I ever saw one with a tab.