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A larger version of the D.H.104 Dove, the
Heron proved to be as successful with commuter airlines as its smaller
sister. Of the total of 150 which were built in 5 variants, the Heron 2
was the most popular. 25 were built for military use and 4 formed part
of the Queen’s Flight. A small number remain airworthy. A former Royal
Navy Sea Heron C.1 is illustrated below.
VH-NJP
c/n 14072 United Kingdom
19 seat transport first flown in
1950
Length: 48’6"(14.78m)
Height: 15’7"(4.75m)Wingspan: 71’6"(21.79m)
No.built: 95 Range: 915miles(1473km)
Cruising speed: 183mph(295kmh) Empty weight: 8150lb(3697kg)
Maximum take-off weight: 13,500lb(6123kg)
An example of the Heron 1B is illustrated
below.
G-ANNO
c/n 14049 Photo: John Chalmers |
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