de Havilland D.H.87 Hornet Moth
Touring Aircraft
Photo ©: Karsten Palt
The de Havilland D.H.87 Hornet Moth is a single-engine two-seat touring biplane aircraft produced by the British manufacturer de Havilland Aircraft Company. The Hornet Moth was also used as a liaison aircraft during World War II.
| Crew | 1 | |
| Passengers | 1 | |
| Propulsion | 1 Piston Engine | |
| Engine Model | de Havilland Gipsy Major | |
| Engine Power | 97 kW | 130 hp |
| Speed | 200 km/h | 108 kts 124 mph |
| Service Ceiling | 4.511 m | 14.800 ft |
| Range | 998 km | 539 NM 620 mi. |
| Empty Weight | 563 kg | 1.241 lbs |
| max. Takeoff Weight | 885 kg | 1.950 lbs |
| Wing Span | 9,73 m | 31 ft 11 in |
| Wing Area | 20,4 m² | 220 ft² |
| Length | 7,61 m | 24 ft 12 in |
| Height | 2,01 m | 6 ft 7 in |
| First Flight | 09.05.1934 | |
| Production Status | out of production | |
| Total Production | 165 | |
| ICAO Code | DH87 | |
| Data for (Version) | de Havilland D.H.87B Hornet Moth | |
| Variants | D.H.87A, D.H.87B | |
| [Photo-ID: 10657] © Karsten Palt 2014-10-23 | |
 | De Havilland DH 87A Hornet Moth Reg.: EC-ACA c/n: 8039 |
| Museo del Aire [Madrid] | |
| [Photo-ID: 4326] © Karsten Palt 2011-06-30 | |
 | De Havilland DH 87B Hornet Moth Reg.: OY-DEZ c/n: 8040 |
| Danmarks Flymuseum [Stauning] | |
| [Photo-ID: 4327] © Karsten Palt 2011-06-30 | |
 | De Havilland DH 87B Hornet Moth Reg.: OY-DEZ c/n: 8040 |
| Danmarks Flymuseum [Stauning] | |