Hollsmidt 222 (HT-1)
Harald Thyregod (amateur-built) · Denmark · first flew 1964 · light aircraft
The Hollsmidt 222, also known as the HT-1, was a Danish light utility aircraft built by an amateur.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 2 × piston, wing-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 5.83 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Low-wing monoplane
- Two Volkswagen 1200 flat-four engines
- Compact airframe under 6 m long
It is a small low-wing twin-engined monoplane with a length of 5.83 m and a wingspan of 8.87 m.
Specifications
- The Hollsmidt 222 (HT-1) has a length of 5.83 m (19 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 8.87 m (29 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 210 km/h (130 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It was designed by Harald Thyregod and first flew on 24 April 1964. It was powered by two 65 hp Volkswagen 1200 four-cylinder air-cooled boxer engines.
Variants
Only one prototype was built, so there were no variants.
Where you'll see it
The single aircraft stayed in Denmark and was retired in 1978. It carried a pilot and one passenger.
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