de Havilland
DH-89A Dragon Rapide
Quick
Reference
Performance
Rotate speed: 65-70
mph according to weight
Best climbing speed: 90
mph
Best gliding speed: 90
mph
Max cruising speed: 132
mph
Max speed: 157
mph @ 1,000 ft
Approach speed 85
mph
Threshold speed: 70 mph
Speed Limitations
Never Exceed speed (VNE): 175 mph
Max speed for Flaps (VFE): 90 mph
Single-engine flight: 85-95
mph
Single-engine Crit speed: 75
mph
Engine Limitations
|
Condition |
RPM |
Throttle |
Oil
Temp OC |
|
Take-off 3
min limit |
2400 |
Full
Throttle |
- Minimum
30 |
|
Climbing 30
min limit |
2100 |
Full
Throttle |
80 |
|
Cruise Rich
Mixture |
- |
- |
- |
|
Cruise Weak
Mixture |
2100 |
- |
70 |
|
Emergency 5
min limit |
2400 |
Full
Throttle |
90 |
Oil pressure: Normal: 70 psi
Emergency
min: 30 psi
The de
Havilland DH-89A Dragon Rapide
Wing span 48 ft.
Aspect ratio 11.7:1
Length 34
ft. 6 in.
Wing area 336 sq. ft.
Horizontal stabilizer area
38 sq. ft.
Rudder area 25 sq. ft.
Height 10 ft. 3 in.
Weight 2934 lb.
empty
5500
lb. gross takeoff
Power: Two Gipsy Six
inline-6, 200 hp; 2-blade propellers
Stalling speed (full load): 62
mph
Range: 578 miles
Service ceiling: 19,350
ft
Initial rate of climb: 1,070
fpm
Accommodations: Pilot
+ 6 Passengers