CriCri MC15
The CriCri project was first registered back in 1990, had several previous owners and finally arrived in Landshut in June for a crate of beer. Anyone who thinks such a small aircraft is easy to build is sadly mistaken. The engineering effort behind this project is truly enormous. Nevertheless, we are convinced that we will get this little plane in the air.
Facts & Figures
A cricket wants to fly high
Model
Year of manufacture
Engine
Power (hp)
Propeller
MTOW
Fuel capacity
Homebase
Joined the family in
Jodel D113-3
1981
Continental O-200A
100 PS
Frisk Handmade in Sweden
615 kg
100 ltr
EDML Landshut
Mai 2024
"A case of beer and it's yours, my dear!"
The CriCri MC15 is a remarkable light aircraft known for its unique design and minimal size. Developed by Michel Colomban, a French engineer, the CriCri is the world's smallest twin-engine aircraft and despite its tiny dimensions, it boasts impressive performance.
With a wingspan of just 4.90 meters and a length of 3.90 meters, the CriCri MC15 is incredibly compact. Designed for only one person, its interior is snug, requiring some skill to get in and out. The aircraft has garnered a global following due to its distinctive appearance and impressive flight capabilities. It's a popular sight at airshows, captivating spectators with its unmistakable silhouette (it looks like a comic plane).
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We discovered this project through an email, where a former Akaflieg colleague of Christian was seeking a new owner for this CriCri project. Then the good news showed up: the entire project would cost no more than a case of beer.
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Christian and Hansi Harlander first visited the local beverage store and immediately set out to collect the aircraft.
