NHI H-3 Kolibrie
This aircraft was the production version of the H-2 model and the last in the development sequence of ram-jet powered rotorcraft beginning with the NHI H-1. All the aircraft in this family were built upon patents held by Jan Meijer Drees. The aircraft was certified (in the Netherlands) in March 1958.
The aircraft had a 1-bladed tail rotor to provide directional stability (no anti-torque capability was needed as the rotor was directly driven by the ram-jets at the tip of the blades).
Note: In some references the aircraft is named as 'Kolibri'. The name 'Kolibrie' is assumed to be correct as this is the name shown on the aircraft in various images.
Overview
Data on design, manufacture and statusDesign authority: Nederlandse Helicopter Industrie N.V.
Primary manufacturer: Nederlandse Helicopter Industrie N.V.
Parent type: No type defined
Aircraft status: No longer flying
Configuration
Primary flight and mechanical characteristicsVTOL type: Helicopter
Lift devices: 1 Single main rotor
Dedicated control device: 1 Tail rotor
Crew required: 1 in Side-by-side arrangement
Landing gear: Skids
