de Havilland DH.75 Hawk Moth
de Havilland · United Kingdom · first flew 1928 · light aircraft
The de Havilland DH.75 Hawk Moth was a 1920s British four-seat cabin monoplane.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 8.79 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- High-wing cabin monoplane
- Four seats: pilot and three passengers
- Armstrong Siddeley Lynx engine
It was a high-wing cabin monoplane powered by a 240 hp Armstrong Siddeley Lynx VIA.
Specifications
- The de Havilland DH.75 Hawk Moth has a length of 8.79 m (29 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 14.33 m (47 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 204 km/h (127 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It was built by de Havilland at Stag Lane Aerodrome, Edgware, London, and first flew on 7 December 1928.
Variants
It was designated DH.75 and seated one pilot and three passengers.
Where you'll see it
It had a range of 560 miles and a ceiling of 14,500 ft.
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