Wombat Gyrocopters

British gyroplane manufacturer

United KingdomHardware

Founded: 1991
Closed: 1997
Lifespan: 6 years
Country: United Kingdom
City: St Columb Major
Sector: Hardware
Founders: Chris Julian

In brief

A British gyroplane manufacturer, Wombat Gyrocopters operated from 1991 until it closed in 1997. Its founder was Chris Julian.

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