De Havilland D.H.37 Aircraft

Production Details

Design Company:

The de Havilland Aircraft Co. Ltd, Stag Lane Aerodrome, Middlesex

First Flight:

June 1922

D.H.37:

2 - de Havilland

Type Specification

Applies to:

De Havilland D.H.37

Type:

Sporting and touring biplane to an order by Alan Butler

Wing:

Single bay biplane with unswept, equal span, staggered wings. Ailerons on lower wing only

Fuselage:

Fuselage on lower wing is of wooden structure with plywood skin. Square section with rounded top decking

Tail Unit:

Braced tailplane at top of fuselage with single fin and rudder

Landing Gear:

Crossaxle type attached by oleo leg to the forward wing fitting and by radius rod to the engine mount. Tail skid

Power Plant:

One 275 hp Rolls-Royce Falcon III engine in the nose

Accommodation:

Pilot in rear open cockpit with open cockpit in front for two passengers

Span:

37 ft

Length:

28 ft

Height:

Unknown

Wing Area:

398 sq ft

Tare:

2,118 lb

All-up:

3,318 lb

Max Speed:

122 mph

Initial Climb:

1,000 ft/min

Ceiling:

21,000 ft

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