Howland H-2 Honey Bee
Howland Aero Design · United States · first flew 1986 · light aircraft
The Howland H-2 Honey Bee is an American homebuilt aircraft designed by Bert Howland.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 4.82 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Tiny single-seat homebuilt biplane
- Upper and lower wings of equal 19 ft span
- 65 hp Hirth 2706 two-cylinder two-stroke engine
A small single-seat biplane with equal-span wings, powered by a Hirth 2706 engine.
Specifications
- The Howland H-2 Honey Bee has a length of 4.82 m (16 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 5.79 m (19 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 129 km/h (80 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
The H-2 first flew in 1986. It was made available by Howland Aero Design as plans for amateur construction, with kits provided by Aircraft Spruce & Specialty Co.
Variants
The H-2A had four ailerons and a 95 hp Hirth F30 engine.
Where you'll see it
Nine had been built by 2003.
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