The Burgess HT-2 Speed Scout was an experimental United States observation/fighter seaplane.
| HT-2/HT-B "Speed Scout" | |
|---|---|
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| This picture is actually a Burgess Model H, not a Model 2 Speed Scout | |
| Role | experimental observation fighter seaplane |
| National origin | United States |
| Manufacturer | Burgess Company |
| Number built | 8 |
Development and design
editThe Speed Scout's airframe was made of wood with a fabric covering, except for the engine cowling which was aluminum. The aircraft was powered by a Curtiss OXX-2 engine. Despite being underpowered, 8 were purchased by the US Navy in 1917 following demonstration flights on 19 May 1917.
Specifications
editData from Angelucci, 1987. pp. 93-94.
General characteristics
- Crew: 1
- Length: 22 ft 3 in (6.78 m)
- Wingspan: 34 ft 4 in (10.46 m)
- Height: 10 ft 0 in (3.05 m)
- Powerplant: 1 × Curtiss OXX-2 , 100 hp (75 kW)
Performance
- Maximum speed: 95 mph (153 km/h, 83 kn)
- Endurance: 2 hours 30 minutes
References
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Bibliography
edit- Angelucci, Enzo (1987). The American Fighter from 1917 to the present. New York: Orion Books.
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