Udet U 7 Kolibri
Udet-Flugzeugbau · Germany · first flew 1924 · light aircraft
The Udet U 7 Kolibri (Hummingbird) was a diminutive German single-seat sport and aerobatic monoplane produced by Udet-Flugzeugbau in 1924. The Kolibri name reflected its very small dimensions and light weight.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | Parasol or high-wing with very short fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Tiny 1920s German single-seat sport monoplane
- Parasol or high-wing with very short fuselage
- Named Kolibri (hummingbird) for its small size
An unusually small single-seat parasol or high-wing monoplane with a tiny fuselage barely larger than the cockpit, a lightweight piston engine, and fixed undercarriage. Its very short fuselage and small overall dimensions make it distinctive.
Specifications
- The Udet U 7 Kolibri has a length of 5.47 m (18 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 10 m (33 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 120 km/h (75 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
Ernst Udet's aircraft manufacturing company produced a range of light sporting aircraft in the early 1920s. The U 7 Kolibri appeared in 1924 as one of the smallest aircraft in the Udet catalogue, designed for personal sport flying and aerial acrobatics. Udet himself was a celebrated aerobatic pilot and the aircraft reflected his personal interest in nimble, light designs.
Variants
The U 7 was one of several Udet light monoplane types; the closely related U 8, U 10, and U 12 Flamingo followed.
Where you'll see it
Used by private German sport pilots and in aerobatic displays during the mid-1920s; no military service.
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