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De Havilland DH.89 Dragon Rapide

Interwar (1919–1938)

De Havilland DH.89 Dragon Rapide — Fixed Wing
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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, despite its plywood construction.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Domain
Civil
Era
Interwar (1919–1938)
Engine
2× 6-cylinder air-cooled inverted in-line piston engines
Thrust / Power
200 hp each
Length (ft)
34
Wingspan (ft)
48
Empty Weight (lb)
3230
MTOW (lb)
5500
Service Ceiling (ft)
16700
Range (mi)
556
Max Speed (mph)
157