De Havilland Flamingo - Specifications (de Havilland Flamingo)

Specifications (de Havilland Flamingo)

Data from De Havilland Aircraft since 1909

General characteristics

• Crew: 3
• Capacity: 17 passengers
• Length: 51 ft 7 in (15.73 m)
• Wingspan: 70 ft 0 in (21.34 m)
• Height: 15 ft 3 in (4.65 m)
• Wing area: 651 ft² (60.5 m²)
• Empty weight: 11,325 lb (5,148 kg)
• Loaded weight: 18,000 lb (8,182 kg)
• Powerplant: 2 × Bristol Perseus XVI radial piston, 930 hp (690 kW) each

Performance

• Maximum speed: 243 mph (211 knots, 391 km/h)
• Cruise speed: 204 mph (177 knots, 328 km/h)
• Range: 1,345 mi (1,170 nmi, 2,165 km)
• Service ceiling: 20,900 ft (6,370 m)
• Rate of climb: 1,470 ft/min (7.5 m/s)

Avionics

• Sperry Automatic Pilot