de Havilland D.H.85 Leopard Moth
Touring Aircraft
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.
Crew | 1 | |
Passengers | 2 |
Propulsion | 1 Piston Engine | |
Engine Model | de Havilland Gipsy Major | |
Engine Power | 97 kW | 130 hp |
Speed | 220 km/h | 119 kts 137 mph |
Service Ceiling | 6.553 m | 21.500 ft |
Range | 1.150 km | 621 NM 715 mi. |
Empty Weight | 637 kg | 1.404 lbs |
max. Takeoff Weight | 1.009 kg | 2.224 lbs |
Wing Span | 11,43 m | 37 ft 6 in |
Wing Area | 19,1 m² | 206 ft² |
Length | 7,74 m | 25 ft 5 in |
Height | 2,67 m | 8 ft 9 in |
First Flight | 27.05.1933 | |
Production Status | out of production | |
Total Production | 132 |
ICAO Code | DH85 | |
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 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 Reg.: G-ACMN c/n: 7050 |
Imperial War Museum [Duxford Aerodrome (EGSU / QFO)] |