Borgward Kolibri
Borgward · Germany · first flew 1958 · helicopter
The Borgward-Focke BFK-1 Kolibri was a German three-seated utility helicopter built by Borgward and designed by Professor Heinrich Focke.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, rotary |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, fuselage-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 8.3 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | V-tail |
WEFT is AircraftIQ's four-point recognition method — how it works.
Spot it by:
- Single main rotor of 9.4 metres diameter
- Three-seat utility helicopter layout
- Powered by a single Lycoming VO-435 piston engine
Look for a single-rotor three-seat utility helicopter powered by a 260 hp Lycoming VO-435.
Specifications
- The Borgward Kolibri has a length of 8.3 m (27 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 9.4 m (31 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 160 km/h (99 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It first flew on 8 July 1958 in Bremen, piloted by Ewald Rohlfs, and was the first German helicopter after World War II.
Variants
The helicopter was designated BFK-1 and named Kolibri, meaning Hummingbird.
Where you'll see it
A model of the helicopter is displayed at the Bückeburg Helicopter Museum.
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