de Havilland DH53 Humming Bird
Aircraft overview:
The DH53 Humming Bird was de Havillands’ first venture into the light plane field. It was fitted with a 750cc Douglas motorcycle engine, later, the 26 hp Blackburne Tomtit 670cc engine. The DH53 Humming Bird was ordered by the Royal Air Force and also for experimental work; this included launching and retrieval from the airship, R-33. Two DH53s were fitted with a pylon and pick-up gear for attachment to a trapeze lowered from the airship.
Aircraft specifications:
Power Unit: 1 x Blackburne Tomtit inverted vee, two cylinder engine, 26 hp (19 kW)
Wing Span: 30 ft 1 in (9.17 m)
Length: 19 ft 8 in (6 m)
Loaded Weight: 565 lb (256 kg)
Max Speed: 73 mph (117 kph)
Cruise Speed: 60 mph (97 kph)
Ceiling: 15,000 ft (4,572 m)
Range: 150 miles (241 km)
In Storage:
The Museum’s exhibit is the fuselage of J7326.
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