De Havilland Hyena Aircraft

Production Details

Design Company:

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

First Flight:

17 May 1925

D.H.56 Hyena:

2 - de Havilland

Type Specification

Applies to:

De Havilland D.H.56 Hyena

Type:

Army co-operation aircraft to specification 33/26 developed from D.H.42B Dingo II

Wing:

Two bay biplane. Unequal span and unequal chord wings. Unswept and unstaggered. Ailerons on all four wings

Fuselage:

Fuselage mounted on lower wing is of rectangular section with faired top

Tail Unit:

Braced tailplane at top of fuselage with split elevator. Single fin and rudder

Landing Gear:

Cross axle type. Main leg is attached to lower wing root with radius rod rearward to lower longeron

Power Plant:

One 385 hp Armstrong Siddeley Jaguar III radial in the nose

Accommodation:

Tandem open cockpits. Pilot situated aft of upper wing. Observer behind

Armament:

One forward firing machine gun with gun on Scarff ring for observer

Span:

43 ft

Length:

29 ft 11 in

Height:

10 ft 9 in

Wing Area:

421 sq ft

Tare:

2,247 lb

All-up:

3,962 lb

Max Speed:

130 mph

Preserved in British Museums

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