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The Fox Moth was a stretched version of the Tiger
Moth incorporating the latter’s wings and tail. It was designed as a
light transport having particular success in the Canadian bush. The
initial version, the D.H.83, was built in England and was powered by a
130hp(97kW) de Havilland. 100 of these models were built including two
built in Australia by de Havilland Australia. The Canadian built D.H.83C
was higher powered and had a larger cockpit canopy. One is believed to
be airworthy in New Zealand. A D.H.83 is illustrated below.
G-ACSJ
c/n 4069 United Kingdom
Photo: John Chalmers
5 seat biplane first flown in 1932
Engine: 145hp(108kW) de Havilland Gipsy Major 1C
Length: 25’9"(7.85m)
Height: 8’9.5"(2.68m)Wingspan: 30’10.5"(9.41m)
No.built: 153 Range: 450miles(724km)
Cruising speed: 105mph(169kmh) Empty weight: 1100lb(499kg)
Maximum take-off weight: 2070lb(939kg)
A D.H.83C is shown below.
CF-BNS
c/n FM12
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