de Havilland D.H.85 Leopard Moth

Touring Aircraft

de Havilland D.H.85 Leopard Moth © Simon Thomas
Photo ©: Simon Thomas (Photos at airliners.net)
The de Havilland D.H.85 Leopard Moth is a single-engine three-seat touring aircraft produced by the British manufacturer de Havilland Aircraft Company. The Leopard Moth was also used as a liaison aircraft during World War II.
Crew1
Passengers2
Propulsion1 Piston Engine
Engine Modelde Havilland Gipsy Major
Engine Power97 kW130 hp
Speed220 km/h119 kts
  137 mph
Service Ceiling6.553 m21.500 ft
Range1.150 km621 NM
715 mi.
Empty Weight637 kg1.404 lbs
max. Takeoff Weight1.009 kg2.224 lbs
Wing Span11,43 m37 ft 6 in
Wing Area19,1 m²206 ft²
Length7,74 m25 ft 5 in
Height2,67 m8 ft 9 in
First Flight27.05.1933
Production Statusout of production
Total Production132
ICAO CodeDH85
Data for (Version)de Havilland D.H.85 Leopard Moth

[Photo-ID: 13085] © Karsten Palt 2016-07-10
De Havilland D.H.85 Leopard Moth, , G-ACMN, c/n 7050,© Karsten Palt, 2016De Havilland
D.H.85 Leopard Moth
Reg.: G-ACMN
c/n: 7050
 
Imperial War Museum [Duxford Aerodrome (EGSU / QFO)]
[Photo-ID: 13086] © Karsten Palt 2016-07-10
De Havilland D.H.85 Leopard Moth, , G-ACMN, c/n 7050,© Karsten Palt, 2016De Havilland
D.H.85 Leopard Moth
Reg.: G-ACMN
c/n: 7050
 
Imperial War Museum [Duxford Aerodrome (EGSU / QFO)]