Hollsmidt 222
| Hollsmidt 222 (HT-1) | |
|---|---|
 Hollsmidt 222 at Dansk Veteranflysamling | |
| General information | |
| Type | Utility aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Amateur |
| Designer | Harald Thyregod |
| Status | Prototype |
| Primary user | Denmark |
| Number built | 1 |
| History | |
| First flight | 24 April 1964 |
| Retired | 1978 |
The Hollsmidt 222 or HT-1 was a Danish light utility amateur aircraft.
Design and development
[edit]The plane was designed by engineer Harald Thyregod in 1958 and built by a farmer Arne Hollænder and Aksel Smidt at Hollænder's farm in Aarre. Therefore, it is known as HT-1 for Harald Thyregod or Hollsmidt for two builders. The idea was to create a light, cheap aircraft, fit to homebuilding, with two engines giving more safety. The engines themselves were converted Volkswagen car engines.
Operational history
[edit]The plane was first flown by Harald Thyregod on 24 April 1964. It was used by Arne Hollænder and received a registration OY-FAI. At the end of airworthiness (estimated at 300 hours), in 1978 it was donated to Denmark's "flying" Museum (Dansk Veteranflysamling).
Specifications
[edit]General characteristics
- Crew: 1
- Capacity: 1 passenger
- Length: 5.83 m (19 ft 2 in)
- Wingspan: 8.87 m (29 ft 1 in)
- Empty weight: 332 kg (732 lb)
- Gross weight: 500 kg (1,102 lb)
- Powerplant: 2 × Volkswagen 1200 4-cyl air-cooled boxer engine, 48 kW (65 hp) each
Performance
- Maximum speed: 210 km/h (130 mph, 110 kn)
- Cruise speed: 157 km/h (98 mph, 85 kn)
References
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