De Havilland Dolphin Aircraft

Production Details

Design Company:

The de Havilland Aircraft Co Ltd, Hatfield

First Flight:

9 September 1936

D.H.92 Dolphin:

1 - de Havilland Aircraft, Hatfield

Type Specification

Applies to:

De Havilland D.H.92 Dolphin

Type:

Twin engined passenger or freight carrier built as a private venture designed to replace Dragon Rapide

Wing:

Unequal span two bay tapered biplane. Wings have spruce spars and ribs, with leading edges covered in plywood, remainder in fabric. Ailerons on upper wings only have metal frames with fabric covering.

Fuselage:

Plywood monocoque covered with fabric

Tail Unit:

Monoplane type. Cantilever plywood covered fin integral with fuselage. Fixed cantilever plywood covered tailplane

Landing Gear:

Divided type, each consisting of two shock struts, one each side of wheel. Units are faired into engine nacelles. Fully castering tailwheel

Power Plant:

Two 204 hp de Havilland Gipsy Six II engines in nacelles on the lower wing driving two blade fixed pitch propellers

Accommodation:

Crew of two in enclosed cockpit in nose with enclosed cabin behind

Span:

50 ft 6 in

Length:

36 ft

Height:

Unknown

Wing Area:

393 sq ft

All-up:

6,600 lb

Max Speed:

161 mph

Preserved in British Museums

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