Burgess HT-2 Speed Scout

The Burgess HT-2 Speed Scout was an experimental United States observation/fighter seaplane.

HT-2/HT-B "Speed Scout"
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

The 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

Data 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