The Tiger Moth was a WWII trainer used to train Hurricane and Spitfire pilots of the Battle of Britain fame. It evolved from the earlier DH60 Gipsy Moth a 1924 design.

The Tiger Moth has its very own unique place in history associated with pioneering aviators such as Amy Johnson and Cobham’s flying circus.

The DH82A Tiger Moth took its first flight in 1931, it was about a year after this that it went in to service as a basic trainer for pilots throughout the war. By the end of the Second World War it is thought that there were around 5000 of these aircraft built.


Facts about the DH82A Tiger Moth

Use - basic two seat trainer
Type - wood and fabric covered bi-plane

Technical information

Length - 25ft 8ins
Height - 7ft 1ins
Weight - 2000lbs
Wing span - 34ft 4ins
Engine - De Havilland Gipsy Major a 4-cylinder inverted air-cooled
145 hp

Performance

Manufacturer - de Havilland aircraft Co Ltd
Max speed - 139kts
Cruising speed - 75 kts
Range - 300 miles (480 km)
Service ceiling - 18,000ft (4,880m)

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