description De Havilland Dragonfly Overview
The de Havilland DH.90 Dragonfly is a British twin-engine touring biplane developed during the 1930s. It first flew on 12 August 1935 and used a wooden structure with a cabin arranged for a pilot and passengers, making it suitable for private touring and light transport. Only 67 examples were built, and the type is distinguished from de Havilland's larger Dragon Rapide despite their broadly similar biplane configurations.
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When did the de Havilland DH.90 Dragonfly first fly?
The prototype first flew on August 12, 1935, from Hatfield in England. Production of the DH.90A followed in 1936, and only 67 Dragonflies were built.
How many people could the de Havilland Dragonfly carry?
The Dragonfly was arranged for one pilot and four passengers. It was designed as a luxury touring aircraft for private owners and light transport, not as a military bomber.
What engines powered the de Havilland DH.90 Dragonfly?
The aircraft used two de Havilland Gipsy Major piston engines. Its plywood monocoque fuselage and high-aspect-ratio biplane wings distinguished it structurally from the similar-looking DH.89 Dragon Rapide.
Are any de Havilland Dragonflies still flying?
A small number survive, including the flyable DH.90A ZK-AYR in New Zealand. The type is historically rare because only 67 aircraft were produced between 1936 and 1938.
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