Tiger Moth

Seats: 2 2
Power: 130 hp97 kW
Cruise: 58 kt108 km/h
US register: 1 aircraft1 aircraft

About the Tiger Moth

The De Havilland Aircraft Tiger Moth is a British fixed-wing aircraft designed for flight. The type completed its maiden flight on October 26, 1931, and became a widely produced design with a total of 8280 units built.

Engines fitted

1 aircraft

Engine	Power	Share of fleet	Aircraft
Continental O-200	100 hp		1

Specifications

DH 82A · de Havilland Gipsy Major I

Dimensions

Length: 23 ft 0 in 7.01 m7.01 m 23 ft 0 in
Wingspan: 29 ft 0 in 8.84 m8.84 m 29 ft 0 in
Wing area: 239 sq ft 22.2 m²22.2 m² 239 sq ft

Weights

Empty weight: 1,115 lb 506 kg506 kg 1,115 lb
Max take-off weight: 1,825 lb 828 kg828 kg 1,825 lb

Performance

Cruise speed: 58 kt 108 km/h108 km/h 58 kt
Max speed: 95 kt 175 km/h175 km/h 95 kt
Stall speed: N/A
Range: 262 nm 486 km486 km 262 nm
Service ceiling: 13,600 ft 4,145 m4,145 m 13,600 ft
Rate of climb: 670 ft/min 3.4 m/s3.4 m/s 670 ft/min

Powerplant

Engine: de Havilland Gipsy Major I
Engine power: 130 hp 97 kW97 kW 130 hp

Capacity

Seats: 2

Manufacturer: De Havilland
Country: United Kingdom
First flight: 1931
Number built: 8,280
On the US register: 1
Registered in: United Kingdom, Australia, United States, Canada
Official website: britten-norman.com

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Tiger Moth running costs

$170 an hour

Hours a year Aircraft value (USD)

A year
	Low	Typical	High
Fuel	$3,398	$4,428	$5,197
Oil	$80	$100	$130
Engine overhaul reserve	$2,167	$2,667	$4,833
Annual inspection and maintenance	$2,500	$3,500	$4,500
Hangar	$3,000	$6,300	$9,600

Total	$11,145	$16,995	$24,260
Per hour	$111	$170	$243