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H-2 Honey-Bee
Classic Aero Enterprises
343 Wrexham Court, No. 107
Hampton, VA 23669
United States
Phone: 757-851-2856
http://members.cox.net/classic-aero
classic-aero@cox.net
CATEGORY:
Type | Fixed-wing | Sport-Pilot Compliant | Yes |
Status | No Longer Sold | ||
Categories | Aerobatic |
PERFORMANCE:
Max Speed (mph) | 70 | Service Ceiling (ft) | 9500 |
Cruise Speed (mph) | 65 | Rate of Climb (fpm) | 700 |
Stall Speed (mph) | 35 | Takeoff Distance (ft) | 150 |
Range (statute mi) | 250 | Landing Distance (ft) | 175 |
POWERPLANT:
Engine | Hirth F-30 | ||
Design Horsepower | 85 | H.P. Low Range | 40 |
Fuel Capacity (US Gal.) | 12 | H.P. High Range | 100 |
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT:
Empty Weight (lb) | 496 | Useful Load (lb) | 254 |
Gross Weight (lb) | 750 | ||
Wing Area (ft2) | 140 | Length (ft) | 15.8 |
Wingspan (ft) | 19 | Height (ft) | 6 |
DESIGN:
Wing Design | Biplane | Folding Wings | No |
No. of Seats | 1 | Tandem | No |
Cockpit Width (in) | 22 | ||
Landing Gear | Tailwheel | ||
Materials | Fabric, Tube |
KIT AND PLANS:
Kit Available | No | Quick-build Available | No |
Plans Available | Yes | Includes Engine | No |
Beginner Build Time (hrs) | 1000 | Number Built & Flown | 10 |
Kit Cost ($US) | $ | Plans Cost ($US) | $250 |
Build Cost Range | $8,000 - $15,000 |
COMMENTS:
LSA legal. Aerobatic biplane designed by Bert Howland; first flew in 1986. Raw materials kit available. H2/H3 video, $14.95. Info pack at members.home.net/classic-aero |