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Airlinersairliner biplane built by de Havilland in the 1920s

DH.61 Giant Moth

DH.61 Giant Moth

The de Havilland DH.61 Giant Moth was a 1920s British large single-engined biplane transport built by de Havilland at Stag Lane Aerodrome, Edgware. Intended primarily for use in Australia, a number were also shipped to Canada.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Category
Airliners
First flight
1927-01-01

Specifications

Cruise speed
96 kt
Max speed
115 kt
Range
560 nm
Service ceiling
18,000 ft
Rate of climb
900 ft/min
Max takeoff weight
7,000 lb
Empty weight
3,650 lb
Powerplant
Bristol Jupiter XI
Engines
1
Seats
7
Length
39 ft
Wingspan
52 ft
Height
12 ft
Number built
10

Specifications are approximate and may vary by variant. Compiled from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA).

Reference and training only. Specifications vary by variant — consult the manufacturer and the official documents.