De Havilland Express - Specifications (D.H.86A)

Specifications (D.H.86A)

Data from De Havilland Aircraft since 1909

General characteristics

• Crew: Two (pilot and co-pilot)
• Capacity: 10-12 passengers
• Length: 46 ft 1 in (14.04 m)
• Wingspan: 64 ft 6 in (19.66 m)
• Height: 13 ft 0 in (3.96 m)
• Wing area: 641 ft² (59.6 m²)
• Empty weight: 6,140 lb (2,791 kg)
• Loaded weight: 10,250 lb (4,659 kg)
• Powerplant: 4 × de Havilland Gipsy Six I inline engine, 200 hp (149 kW) each

Performance

• Maximum speed: 166 mph (144 knots, 267 km/h)
• Cruise speed: 142 mph (123 knots, 229 km/h)
• Range: 760 mi (661 nmi, 1,223 km)
• Service ceiling: 17,400 ft (5,300 m)
• Rate of climb: 925 ft/min (4.7 m/s)