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de Havilland D.H. 60X Moth

The Moth was used as a trainer by many air forces and flying clubs as well as by private owners in many countries. The first 27 Moths came to Canada from England in 1927. By 1928 de Havilland Aircraft of Canada began to assemble and to service Moth aircraft in Toronto. During the 1930s there were more Moths on the Canadian Register than any other type and they became a standard trainer in the RCAF. Very few pilots trained during the 1930s would not have flown Moths.

The D.H. 60 Moth was the first in a long line of extremely successful light sporting biplanes. D.H. Moths were used for several long-distance flights, including two from England to Australia in 1930, and a flight across the Tasman Sea in 1931. The first Moth came to Canada in 1927 and was used in the Hudson Strait Expedition.

Museum Example

The Museum aircraft, a Cirrus Moth, was delivered to Canada in 1928. It flew commercially for several years, then went to private owners and flew until stored in 1942. It was donated to the Museum in 1962 and restored at de Havilland Canada by volunteer employees.

Specifications

Wing Span:
9.1 m (30 ft)
Length:
7.2 m (23 ft 8 1/2 in)
Height:
2.7 m (8 ft 9 1/2 in)
Weight, Empty:
404 kg (890 lb)
Weight, Gross:
703 kg (1,550 lb)
Cruising Speed:
85 mph (137 km/h)
Max Speed:
152 km/h (95 mph)
Rate of Climb:
198 m (650 ft) /min
Service Ceiling:
5,180 m (17,000 ft)
Range:
692 km (430 mi)
Power Plant:
one Cirrus II, 85 hp, in-line engine

Additional Photographs

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