Holleville RH.1 Bambi
Roger Holleville · France · first flew 1953 · light aircraft
The Holleville RH.1 Bambi is a French-built light sporting aircraft of the 1950s.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.71 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Low-wing layout
- Fixed tailwheel undercarriage
- Side-by-side two-seat cabin
A small two-seat wooden aircraft with a low wing and a fixed tailwheel undercarriage, which achieves an outstanding performance on a 65 hp engine thanks to its clean design.
Specifications
- The Holleville RH.1 Bambi has a length of 6.71 m (22 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 8.38 m (27 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 200 km/h (124 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It was designed and built by Roger Holleville and first flew on 27 July 1953. It was unusual among self-build types of the time for its extensive use of synthetic resins and sandwich construction, and was originally intended to have plans made available to clubs and groups.
Variants
Only one Bambi was built.
Where you'll see it
It was initially operated by its designer from Guyancourt airfield, west of Paris. By 1964 it belonged to Gerard Chaplain at St Dizier, and it visited the UK for light aircraft rallies including Biggin Hill in 1967. It is preserved in airworthy condition at the Musee Regional de l'Air at Angers.
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