| de Havilland DH.104 Dove | |
|---|---|
| Land | Uk |
| Role | Korteafstandsvliegtuig |
| Eerste vlucht | 25 september 1945 |
| Gebouwd | 544 |
De de Havilland DH.104 Duif is een Brits korteafstandsvliegtuig ontwikkeld en geproduceerd door de Havilland. Het ontwerp, dat een eendekker was als opvolger van de vooroorlogse Dragon Rapide tweedekker, kwam voort uit het rapport van de Brabazon-commissie dat, naast andere vliegtuigtypen, opriep tot een door de Britten ontworpen korteafstandsfeeder voor luchtvaartmaatschappijen.
| De Havilland DH.104 ‘Dove’ Walk Around | |
|---|---|
| Fotograaf | Ondrej Skarka |
| Lokalisatie | Onbewust |
| Foto 's | 16 |
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General Characteristics (Series 1 / Early Production)
The de Havilland DH.104 Dove was a successful British short-haul airliner and executive transport aircraft designed to replace the pre-war Dragon Rapide biplane. It was one of the first British aircraft designed immediately after World War II, featuring all-metal construction, a tricycle landing gear, and modern systems, making it a very popular post-war design globally.
| Property | Typical Value (Dove Series 1) |
|---|---|
| Role | Short-Haul Airliner / Executive Transport |
| Fabrikant | Havilland |
| First Flight | September 25, 1945 |
| Bemanning | 2 (Pilot and Radio Operator/Co-pilot) |
| Capacity (Passengers) | 8 to 11 passengers (Varies by configuration) |
| Spanwijdte | 17.37 m (57 ft 0 in) |
| Lengte | 11.96 m (39 ft 3 in) |
| Max Takeoff Weight | 3,855 kg (8,500 lb) |
Design and Powerplant
- Engines: Two de Havilland Gipsy Queen 70-3 six-cylinder, inverted in-line piston engines (early models). Later variants used the 70-2 and 70-3 engines with higher horsepower.
- Power Output (each): Approximately 246 kW (330 hp) to 298 kW (400 hp) on later models.
- Propellers: De Havilland Hydromatic constant speed, fully feathering, three-bladed propellers.
- Construction: All-metal, stressed-skin construction, which was a significant advance over the wooden and fabric construction of its predecessor.
- Maintenance: Designed for ease of maintenance with interchangeable components and engines mounted on quick-release pickup points.
- Landing Gear: Fully retractable tricycle landing gear, a modern feature for its time.
Performance and Variants
- Maximum Speed: Up to 370 km/h (230 mph, 200 knots) (Later Series 7/8).
- Cruise Speed: Approximately 300–322 km/h (186–200 mph).
- Service Ceiling: 6,610 m (21,700 ft).
- Range: Approximately 1,415 km (880 mi, 765 nm).
- Military Variants:
- Devon C Mk 1: Transport and communications version for the Royal Air Force (RAF).
- Sea Devon C Mk 20: Transport and communications version for the Royal Navy.
- Successor: The de Havilland Heron was a larger, four-engine development of the Dove, designed for longer-range routes.
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