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13 Apr 2026 · © KiwiAviation1

Preserved de Havilland Devon DH.104 (NZI803) in RNZAF rescue/utility livery, on display in a museum hangar.

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Aircraft

DH.104 Devon (Dove military version) DH104

Royal New Zealand Air Force rescue/utility livery (silver with orange tail and details)

Airline

Royal New Zealand Air Force

Manufacturer

Gear

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Aviation History

The de Havilland Devon was a British short-haul transport and navigation trainer, widely used by Commonwealth air forces including the RNZAF. It is the military variant of the successful Dove commercial type.

Fleet Rarity

Very rare in active service; most surviving examples are in museums or private collections.

Record Flights

Typically used for regional transport, training, and communications — not noted for record flights.

Safety & Events

Well-regarded for reliability; some airframes like NZ1803 preserved in museums. No major incidents tied specifically to this airframe.

Future Outlook

Preserved in a museum setting, not airworthy.

Specifications

de Havilland Gipsy Queen 70-3 (inline piston engines)

Engine

17.4 m

Wingspan

12.9 m

Length

1,660 km

Range

305 km/h

Speed

Up to 8 passengers (military crew configurations vary)

Capacity

5,080 kg

MTOW

4.27 m

Height

N/A (piston engines, approximately 400 hp each)

Thrust

Approx. 85-90 dB (no ICAO standard for this vintage type)

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