| A long-range
D.H. 91 "Albatross" aeroplane has been built by the De Havilland
Aircraft Co., Ltd., of Hatfield, for experimental flights by Imperial
Airways across the North Atlantic. The idea is to compare the merits
of the landplane with those of the flying-boat. The "Albatross"
is built entirely of wood, and has four 510 h.p. D.H. "Gipsy-Twelve"
supercharged air-cooled motors. It is one of the cleanest aeroplanes
ever built, and has a cruising speed of 212 m.p.h. and a maximum speed
of about 248 m.p.h. on its comparatively low power. Passenger versions
have been ordered which will be equipped to carry 22 passengers in
great comfort. The loaded weight is about 25,000 lb. The wing span
is 105 ft. |
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