HELMY AEROGYPT
- Four-seat cabin monoplane (G-AFFG) powered by three 22 hp Douglas Sprites,
intended as scale model for passenger/ freight transport to be produced
in Egypt; first flown at Heston February 1939. Progressively modified
to Helmy Aerogypt II and Helmy Aerogypt III, and testing continued to
September 26, 1940. Further development 1943/44 at White Waltham as Helmy
Aerogypt IV with two Continental A-65s and tricycle u/c; survived until
November 1946 but saw no military service.
Max speed, 160 mph (257 kmlh). Gross weight, 2,400 Ib (1,088 kg). Span,
26ft 4 in (8.02 m). Length, 19ft (5.8 m).
