| Type | Single seat motorglider |
| Engine | 1 FEPA 2 cyl. 60grad V. 800 cm3. 18 hp at 3000 rpm (Planned to use 1 Koeller M-3) |
| Dimensions | Length 6,5 m , height 1,54 m , span 13,3 m , wing area 15 m2 , aspect ratio 10,4 |
| Weights | Empty 181 kg, loaded 292 kg , max. take off weight |
| Performance | Max.. speed , cruising speed , range , endurance , service ceiling , climb |
| Armament |
| Type | Werk.Nr | Registration | History |
| D-Kormoran |
Designed by Harmann and Heinz Sombold, probably built by Kormoran Leichtflugbauten, Harmann & Sombold
Der Kormoran-Motorsegler ist von den Kormoran-Leichtflugbauten, Hartmann & Sombold, Hannover, gebaut und von Ed. Dittmar eingeflogen worden. Er bezeichnete die Eigenschaften als recht gut, volle Steuerfähigkeit, auch im Langsamflug, von dem Motor war verhältnismäßig wenig zu hören, auch Erschütterungen nicht zu verspüren.
Flügel 2 Lamellen-Doppel-T-Holme, Sperrholznase bis Vorderholm, Beplankung am Stielanschluß und Flügelwurzel, durch Stahlrohr-V-Stiele verstellbar gegen Rumpf abgestrebt, Querruderantrieb dauernd fest eingestellt, Flügel geschränkt.
Rumpf fünfeckiger Querschnitt, 14 Spante durch 5 Längsholme verbunden, Rumpf ganz beplankt, im Bereich von Führersitz und Motorträger verstärkt, im vorderen Teil des Rumpfes Trimmraum, im Druckmittel Brennstofftank, im oberen Teil des Turmes Oeltank und sämtliche Motorbedienungsleitungen.
Seiten- und Höhenruder ausgeglichen, Höhenruder vom Rumpf-Innern angetrieben, Dämpfung durch Stiele abgestützt, Flossen und Ruder teilweise beplankt, teilweise stoffbespannt.
Fahrwerk, mehrere Eschenholzblätter schwingachsenartig zusammengebaut und mit Vorspannung verleimt, Achsstummel mit Bronzelaufbuchsen, Bereifung Continental 380X150, einfachste Montage und Wartung des Fahrwerks. Schleifsporn, drehbarer Stahlsporn, gekapselte Gummischeibenfederung, stellbar.
Flügel 2 Lamellen-Doppel-T-Holme, Sperrholznase bis Vorderholm, Beplankung am Stielanschluß und Flügelwurzel, durch Stahlrohr-V-Stiele verstellbar gegen Rumpf abgestrebt, Querruderantrieb dauernd fest eingestellt, Flügel geschränkt.
Rumpf fünfeckiger Querschnitt, 14 Spante durch 5 Längsholme verbunden, Rumpf ganz beplankt, im Bereich von Führersitz und Motorträger verstärkt, im vorderen Teil des Rumpfes Trimmraum, im Druckmittel Brennstofftank, im oberen Teil des Turmes Oeltank und sämtliche Motorbedienungsleitungen.
Seiten- und Höhenruder ausgeglichen, Höhenruder vom Rumpf-Innern angetrieben, Dämpfung durch Stiele abgestützt, Flossen und Ruder teilweise beplankt, teilweise stoffbespannt.
Fahrwerk, mehrere Eschenholzblätter schwingachsenartig zusammengebaut und mit Vorspannung verleimt, Achsstummel mit Bronzelaufbuchsen, Bereifung Continental 380X150, einfachste Montage und Wartung des Fahrwerks. Schleifsporn, drehbarer Stahlsporn, gekapselte Gummischeibenfederung, stellbar.
[Excerpt from the article published in Les Ailes N° 775 of 23.04.1946]
From Hannover to Port-Lyautey
A motorglider, created in Germany was reproduced in Morocco
The "Kormoran" showed good flight qualities
Last month, "Le Pengouin", organ of the North African aeronautical clubs, announced the construction, by two "amateurs" from Port-Lyautey (Morocco) of a motorglider which, from its first attempt, revealed good flying qualities. This motorglider called "Kormoran", was made by Mr. Ernest Schmid, mechanic of the "Club des Canetons", and Mr. Heinz Sombold, Engineer.
Now, this Moroccan "Kormoran" is an old acquaintance. Its existence was revealed in April 1935 by "Der Deutsche Sportflieger". It was a motorglider built, already under the name of "Kormoran Ko-2 a", by the Hartmann and Sombold workshops, in Hanover. From this German city, Mr. Sombold probably emigrated to Port-Lyautey, since that is the name of one of the builders of the Moroccan motorglider.
Its origin does not detract from the real interest of the device which, in Port-Lyautey, was received by the chief pilot Lacroix before being taken in hand by . Schmid. This one, which is not patented, and only totals three hours of double control,
The engine is an 18 HP Koeller opposed two-cylinder. 5. At a speed of 2,500 revolutions (14 HP. 2), it ensures the device a speed of 85 km/h. and that of 2,000 revolutions (18 CV.5), of 95 km/h.
The range is of the order of 500 km Take-off is obtained in 15 seconds at a speed of 56 km-h. The landing speed is essentially the same: 54 km/h. The device climbs to 1,000 m. in 15 min 3 sec. and its theoretical ceiling would reach 4,500 meters.
As for construction, nothing special to report. It is a guyed wing monoplane with two masts. The pilot is at the front of the wing; the engine is placed above and at the rear. The wing has two double T spars, made of wood, naturally like the ribs; The leading edge, as well as the marginal extremities are covered with plywood; the rest is covered. The fuselage, of pentagonal section, comprises twelve frames joined by five stringers; its covering is in plywood. The rudders are compensated.
The pilot Edgard Dittmar, brother of the German ace of gliding Heini Dittmar, who tested the device, had given, on him, a favorable opinion which the tests of Port-Lyautey confirmed. Note that the device is sold in Germany, 3,200 marks or just over 20,000 francs. This is substantially the price of the SFAN
According to information published by the Moroccan press, the "Kormoran" of Port-Lyautey faithfully reproduces the characteristics of the prototype of Hanover and its construction was monitored and accepted by Bureau Veritas.
From Hannover to Port-Lyautey
A motorglider, created in Germany was reproduced in Morocco
The "Kormoran" showed good flight qualities
Last month, "Le Pengouin", organ of the North African aeronautical clubs, announced the construction, by two "amateurs" from Port-Lyautey (Morocco) of a motorglider which, from its first attempt, revealed good flying qualities. This motorglider called "Kormoran", was made by Mr. Ernest Schmid, mechanic of the "Club des Canetons", and Mr. Heinz Sombold, Engineer.
Now, this Moroccan "Kormoran" is an old acquaintance. Its existence was revealed in April 1935 by "Der Deutsche Sportflieger". It was a motorglider built, already under the name of "Kormoran Ko-2 a", by the Hartmann and Sombold workshops, in Hanover. From this German city, Mr. Sombold probably emigrated to Port-Lyautey, since that is the name of one of the builders of the Moroccan motorglider.
Its origin does not detract from the real interest of the device which, in Port-Lyautey, was received by the chief pilot Lacroix before being taken in hand by . Schmid. This one, which is not patented, and only totals three hours of double control,
The engine is an 18 HP Koeller opposed two-cylinder. 5. At a speed of 2,500 revolutions (14 HP. 2), it ensures the device a speed of 85 km/h. and that of 2,000 revolutions (18 CV.5), of 95 km/h.
The range is of the order of 500 km Take-off is obtained in 15 seconds at a speed of 56 km-h. The landing speed is essentially the same: 54 km/h. The device climbs to 1,000 m. in 15 min 3 sec. and its theoretical ceiling would reach 4,500 meters.
As for construction, nothing special to report. It is a guyed wing monoplane with two masts. The pilot is at the front of the wing; the engine is placed above and at the rear. The wing has two double T spars, made of wood, naturally like the ribs; The leading edge, as well as the marginal extremities are covered with plywood; the rest is covered. The fuselage, of pentagonal section, comprises twelve frames joined by five stringers; its covering is in plywood. The rudders are compensated.
The pilot Edgard Dittmar, brother of the German ace of gliding Heini Dittmar, who tested the device, had given, on him, a favorable opinion which the tests of Port-Lyautey confirmed. Note that the device is sold in Germany, 3,200 marks or just over 20,000 francs. This is substantially the price of the SFAN
According to information published by the Moroccan press, the "Kormoran" of Port-Lyautey faithfully reproduces the characteristics of the prototype of Hanover and its construction was monitored and accepted by Bureau Veritas.