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The Borgward Kolibri (Kolibri meaning hummingbird in German) was a German three-seated utility helicopter built by Borgward designed by Heinrich Focke. It was the first German helicopter after World War Two. The helicopter first flew on July 8 1958 in Bremen piloted by Ewald Rohlfs. Two prototypes were built. The helicopter had a steel tubing fuselage and was covered with metal. It had a fabric-covered V-tail on the end of which would have rotors.

Made by Borgward.

Eng 1 Type
air-cooled six-cylinder
Cruise Speed Kmh
140
Fuel Capacity
180.0
Capacity
One pilot
two passengers
Crew
1
Empty Weight Kg
800
Max Takeoff Weight Kg
1200
Manufacturer
Borgward
Range Miles
200
First Flight
1958-07-08
Eng 1 Name
Lycoming VO-435-A1B
Max Speed Kmh
160
National Origin
German
Height M
3
Prime Units
met
Ceiling M
4500
Eng 1 Hp
260
Eng 1 Number
1
Category
Borgward
German civil utility aircraft 1950-1959
Helicopters
Length M
8
Rot Dia M
9

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