Desoutter Monoplanes Aircraft

Desoutter I, Old Warden

Production Details

Design Company:

The Desoutter Aircraft Co Ltd, Croydon Aerodrome

First Flight:

April 1929

Desoutter I:

28 - Desoutter Aircraft

Desoutter II:

13 - Desoutter Aircraft

Type Specification

Applies to:

Desoutter II

Type:

Three seat, high wing monoplane developed from Koolhoven FK.41

Wing:

High wing braced monoplane. Wing is slightly tapered and braced with three struts. Structure of wood, with fabric covering

Fuselage:

Rectangular structure of wood with plywood covering

Tail Unit:

Monoplane type. Single fin and rudder with braced tailplane and split elevator

Landing Gear:

Divided type. Each mainwheel supported by an axle and radius rod attached to fuselage lower longeron and shock absorber attached towing lower surface. Tail skid

Power Plant:

One 120 hp de Havilland Gipsy III four cylinder in line air cooled inverted engine driving a two blade propeller

Accommodation:

Three seats in enclosed cabin

Span:

35 ft 8 in

Length:

26 ft 0 in

Height:

7 ft 0 in

Wing Area:

183 sq ft

Tare:

1,180 lb

All-up:

1,900 lb

Max Speed:

125 mph

Initial Climb:

1,000 ft/min

Ceiling:

17,000 ft

Range:

500 miles

Preserved in British Museums

Desoutter I:

G-AAPZ - Shuttleworth Collection, Old Warden - Airworthy

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