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The Hornet Moth was a two seat side-by-side tourer.
The initial production model, the D.H.87A had tapered wings while the
D.H.87B (99 built), first flown in 1936, featured square-tipped wings.
Four examples of the D.H.87B were used by the Air Ministry at Felixstowe
for evaluation as floatplane trainers. A small number are still flying.
VH-UTE
c/n 8023
United Kingdom Photo: Warwick Henry
2 seat biplane first flown in 1934
Engine: 130hp(97kW) de Havilland Gipsy Major
Length: 24’11.5"(7.61m)
Height: 6’7"(2.01m)Wingspan: 31’11"(9.73m)
No.built: 66 Range: 620miles(998km)
Cruising speed: 105mph(169kmh) Empty weight: 1214lb(563kg)
Maximum take-off weight: 1950lb(885kg)
Illustrated below is an example of the D.H.87B.
G-ADNE c/n 8089
Photo: John Chalmers |
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