de Havilland Tiger Moth
Specs, top speed, range and facts
The de Havilland Tiger Moth is a biplane trainer built by de Havilland in the UK. It first flew in 1931 and entered service in 1932. A simple, safe biplane for teaching new pilots to fly.
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- Top speed175 km/h (109 mph)
- Range486 km (302 miles)
- First flight1931
- Wingspan8.9 m (29 ft)
de Havilland Tiger Moth specs
| Top speed | 175 km/h (109 mph) |
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| Range | 486 km (302 miles) |
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| Service ceiling | 4,145 m (13,599 ft) |
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| Length | 7.3 m (24 ft) |
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| Wingspan | 8.9 m (29 ft) |
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| Height | 2.7 m (9 ft) |
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| Max takeoff weight | 0.83 t (1,830 lb) |
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| Crew and capacity | 2 crew (a student and an instructor) |
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| Engines | 1 × de Havilland Gipsy Major |
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| First flight | 1931 |
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| Entered service | 1932 |
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| Built by | de Havilland (UK) |
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de Havilland Tiger Moth facts
- Thousands of pilots learned to fly in it during the 1930s and 1940s.
- Its top wing was moved forward, so a pilot wearing a parachute could climb out of the front seat more easily.
Quick quiz
When did the de Havilland Tiger Moth first fly?
In 1931.
Who built the de Havilland Tiger Moth?
de Havilland, in the UK.
How fast can the de Havilland Tiger Moth fly?
Its top speed is 175 km/h (109 mph).
How far can the de Havilland Tiger Moth fly?
About 486 km (302 miles).
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