Offered at one time as a kit by Rafi Yoeli, the Israeli inventor claims that the "Hummingbird" is the world's first truly simple to operate and safe
personal Vertical Take Off & Landing vehicle. It was inspired by an original 1950's idea from the Hiller Company. The design is based on a
'ducted fan' powered by four small internal combustion engines.The operator, standing on top, controls the vehicle by merely shifting his/her weight.A ballistically deployed emergency parachute unit
is an optional extra.
SPECIFICATIONS
| Width/Diameter | 2.2 m (7.2 ft) |
| Height | 1.9 m (4.2 ft) |
| Empty Weight | 145 kg (320 lbs) |
| Max. Gross Weight | 260 kg (572 lbs) |
| Fuel Capacity | 19 liters (4.8 gal) |
| Engines | Four Hirth F33-15A |
| Electric Start | By Ground Assistance |
| Max. Speed | 40 knots |
| Max. Hover Height | 5000 feet |
| Endurance | 30 minutes |
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