CRI-CRI

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Key Takeaways:

  • Designed by Michele Colmban in 1971, the Cri-Cri is a unique twin-engine, all-metal, single-seater aircraft, distinguished by its extremely light weight (374 lbs gross) and compact design.
  • Featuring full-span ailerons and robust G-limits (+9/-4.5G), it is classified as an acrobatic airplane capable of a top cruise speed of 124 mph and a 1,000 fpm climb rate.
  • Almost 200 Cri-Cris have been built and registered since its inception, though construction plans are no longer available.
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STANDARD DATA: Single-seater) Gross wt. 374 lbs. Empty wt. 138 lbs. Wingspan 15′. Length 12’5″. Engines: various.
PERFORMANCE: Top Cruise mph 124. Standard cruise mph 105. Climb rate 1,000 fpm. G-limits +9/-4.5G Take off run 450′. Ceiling 15,000′. Range 400 nm.

Michele Colmban thought up the unique twin engine design in 1971 and ultimately named it after his daughter’s nickname. Construction is all metal with standard stick-n-rudder controls. Ailerons span the entire length of the wing allowing the airplane to be considered acrobatic. Almost two hundred Cri-Cris have been built and registered. Plans are no longer available.

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