The prototype Colibri 2 flew for the first time on 1 May 1970. Plans are available, and about 260 Colibri 2s are under construction or flying in Europe.

TYPE: Single-seat homebuilt.

AIRFRAME: All-wood construction, except for fabric covering on wings and ailerons. No fixed fin. Wing section NACA 23012. Non-retractable tailwheel landing gear.

POWER PLANT: One 30 kW (40 hp) 1,600 cc Volkswagen engine (Brügger modification). Fuel capacity 33 litres (8.7 US gallons; 7.25 Imp gallons).

DIMENSIONS, EXTERNAL:

• Wing span: 6.00 m (19 ft 8¼ in)
• Length overall: 4.80 m (15 ft 9 in)
• Height overall: 1.60 m (5 ft 3 in)
• Propeller diameter: 1.38 m (4 ft 6⅓ in)

AREA:

• Wings, gross: 8.20 m² (88.25 sq ft)

WEIGHTS:

• Weight empty: 215 kg (474 lb)
• Max T-O and landing weight: 330 kg (727 lb)

PERFORMANCE (at max T-O weight):

• Max speed at 1,000 m (3,280 ft): 97 knots (180 km/h; 111 mph)
• Econ cruising speed (70% power) at 1,000 m (3,280 ft): 86 knots (160 km/h; 99 mph)
• Stalling speed: 33 knots (60 km/h; 38 mph)
• Max rate of climb at S/L: 180 m (590 ft)/min
• Service ceiling: 4,500 m (14,760 ft)
• T-O and landing run: 200 m (656 ft)
• Range with max fuel: 270 nm (500 km; 310 miles)

The article appears in the following publication:
Jane's All the World's Aircraft 1991-92. Jane's Information Group Ltd. 1991. ISBN: 0-7106-0965-5