Svachulay Kolibri

Kolibri I

The 1909 Svachulay Kolibri I monoplane was designed and built by Sandor Svachulay in Hungary.

It managed just a few hops, but it was a start for later success.

The Kolibri II was built in 1911.

Kolibri II

Kolibri I
Span: 23′
Length: 16’5″
Take-off Weight: 375 lb
Speed: 44 mph

Kolibri II
SSpan: 21’4″
Length: 18′
Take-off Weight: 485 lb

1913 Kolibri IV
Span: 19’8″
Length: 16’5″
Take-off Weight: 440 lb
Speed: 78 mph

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