Brügger Colibri
Max Brügger · Switzerland · first flew 1965 · light aircraft
The Brügger MB-1, MB-2 and MB-3 Colibri is a family of small sports aircraft designed in Switzerland for amateur construction.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 4.8 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Tiny low-wing single-seat monoplane
- Air-cooled Volkswagen 1600 cc engine of 40 hp
- Only about 4.8 m long with a span of 6 m
Look for a very small low-wing single-seat sports monoplane with a converted Volkswagen engine.
Specifications
- The Brügger Colibri has a length of 4.8 m (16 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 6 m (20 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 220 km/h (137 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
They were designed by Max Brügger in the 1960s and 1970s, and the first flew in 1965.
Variants
The family consists of the MB-1, MB-2 and MB-3 Colibri.
Where you'll see it
More than 260 have been built. They are intended for amateur construction.
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