Cicaré: CH-3 Colibri
Cicare: CH-3 Colibri

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Names and dates
Market original model designation
CH-3
Market model designation (english translation or spelling)
CH-3
Original model name
Colibri
Model name (english translation or spelling)
Colibri
First flight date and time
1976
Country of manufacture
Argentina
Config info
Rotorcraft typeHelicopter
Config
Single rotor
Way of counteracting main rotor torque
Tail rotor
Weights
Maximum Takeoff Weight (MTOW)
800
kg
Manufacturers empty weight (MEW)
469
kg
External dimensions
Total length (rotors turning)
8.53
m
Overal height
2.47
m
Main rotor
Main rotor diameter
7.60
m
Number of blades
4
Tail rotor
Tail rotor diameter
1.18
m
Number of blades
2
Powerplant
Engine model
Chrysler V-8 Modified by Cicaré
Engine type
Piston
Number of engines
1
Total maximum continuous power
200
HP
Performance
Never exceed speed (Vne)
163
km/h
Cruise speed (Vc)
120
km/h
Best rate of climb
6.50
m/s
Maximum range
300
km
Maximum flight endurance
2.50
h
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