de Havilland DH.82 Tiger Moth

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13 Apr 2026 · © KiwiAviation1

Classic de Havilland DH.82 Tiger Moth in RNZAF yellow trainer livery — a legendary WWII-era biplane trainer.

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Aircraft

DH.82 Tiger Moth DH82

Royal New Zealand Air Force yellow trainer scheme

NZ662

Registration

Manufacturer

de Havilland

Gear

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Achievements

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Insights

Aviation History

The de Havilland Tiger Moth was one of the most widely used basic trainers during WWII and postwar, iconic for training thousands of Commonwealth pilots.

Fleet Rarity

Fewer than several hundred airworthy examples remain worldwide, mostly in private hands or museums.

Record Flights

Used in early long-distance training and ferrying flights within the Commonwealth, but not famous for record flights.

Safety & Events

Many Tiger Moths were involved in training accidents due to their extensive use; a number have become beloved warbirds at airshows.

Future Outlook

This example is preserved indoors, likely to remain a museum piece.

Specifications

de Havilland Gipsy Major

Engine

8.94 meters

Wingspan

7.29 meters

Length

486 km

Range

122 km/h

Speed

2 (pilot and instructor/student)

Capacity

828 kg

MTOW

2.68 meters

Height

97 kW (130 hp)

Thrust

N/A (pre-ICAO noise standards)

Noise