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de Havilland Aircraft Company DH.89 Dragon Rapide
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de Havilland Aircraft Company DH.89 Dragon Rapide

1934 small airliner family by de Havilland

836 kmRange
14.63 mWingspan
731Units built

Overview

The de Havilland DH.89 Dragon Rapide is a 1930s short-haul biplane airliner developed and produced by British aircraft company de Havilland. Capable of accommodating 6–8 passengers, it proved an economical and durable craft with its strong lightweight plywood construction.

Specifications

Dimensions

Length10.52 m
Wingspan14.63 m
Height3.12 m

Performance

Max. speed265 km/h
Range836 km

Crew & capacity

Seats (max.)9

Powerplant

Engine modelGipsy Six

Figures are compiled from public sources and may be approximate; they can vary by variant and configuration.

Photos

Photo 1: RuthAS / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 3.0

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