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The Cri-Cri (French for cricket) is the world's smallest twin
engine aircraft. It is in the Guinness Book of World Records.
Cri-Cri aircraft have excellent maneuverability and are
capable of performing superior aerobatics. Although normally
powered by piston engines, they have been equipped with jet
engines. Powered by jet engines the Cri-Cri cruises at
approximately 150 mph vs. 115 mph for the propeller driven version.
Pilots report flying the Cri-Cri as a very pleasant
experience. It is extremely aerobatic and can be ready to fly with
as little as three minutes preparation.
Some 150 Cri-Cri aircraft have been registered around the
world. About 110 of the aircraft are registered in their native
France with some 20 more registered in the United States.
It is interesting to note that although the
heavier
BD-5J
is considered the world's smallest
jet, Guinness Book has honored the original Cri-Cri as the world's
smallest twin- engine airplane. However, the jet-powered version of
the plane is apparently ineligible for the world's smallest jet due
to Guinness's rules on the subject.
The original Cri-Cri is also known as the MC-10. A very
similar aircraft was sold by Zenair Ltd., Canada as the MC-12
Cricket. We are told that plans for the Cri-Cri are still
available, however the MC-12 kit is no longer be- ing produced.
The Cri-Cri fuselage is of all metal
construction. Maximum weight of the fuselage alone is about 31 lbs.
The only instruments installed in the prototype were a
tachometer and an altimeter.
Control of the aircraft flight surfaces is by the usual stick
and two pedals.
The engines are installed on two fuselage pylons and are very
close to each other. Should one engine quit in flight this
compensates for a difference in thrust and the aircraft will be
controllable.
The wing is of all-metal construction utilizing a Wortmann
laminar profile airfoil. Ailerons span the entire length of the
wings.
The Cri-Cri utilizes a floating "T" elevator with the same
airfoil profile as the main wings. Total elevator weight is only
about 4 1/2 lbs.
Rudder is of classic construction and is in-flight
adjustable.
The Cri-Cri can accommodate a number of different engines.
Common are engines from lawn mowers, motorcycles, and also from
radio control model airplanes.
The average propeller size is about 28 inches and each engine
generally produces between 9 hp and 15 hp.
Some of the engines used on the Cri-Cri were manufact- ured
by Valmet, JPX, Limbach, 3W, Rotax, Zenoah, Hirth, and ZDZ Model.
Specifications
Primary Function: recreation
Wingspan: 16' 0"
Length: 12' 10"
Weight Empty: 139 lbs.
Weight at take-off: 375 lbs.
Engines (typical): 2 x 9 hp. each
Maneuvering: +9G, -4,5G
Max. speed: 155 mph
VNE: 162 mph
Cruising speed: 115 mph
Climb rate: 600 fpm
Take-off distance: 500 feet
Ceiling: 3,400 feet
Range: 465 miles
First Flight: 7/19/73
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Flight Simulator; Try it as you
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Turbine Engine Plans
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Builders Manual; Both French & English
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Turbine CAD
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| Builders Newsletters |
Pictures |
| Cricket Articles |
Scanned Blueprints (MC-12 and MC-15)
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Technical Articles |
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