de Havilland de Havilland DH.84 Dragon

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21 Dec 2025 · © Unknown

The aircraft's registration prefix 'VH-' indicates its Australian registry. The livery and stars evoke the nation's history and Qantas' heritage fleet.

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Aircraft

de Havilland DH.84 Dragon F27

Historical Qantas livery (Australian stars)

VH-U

Registration

Airline

Qantas (historical livery/replica)

Manufacturer

de Havilland

Insights

Aviation History

The DH.84 Dragon was historically significant for pioneering commercial air routes in the 1930s; notably, it was used by Qantas for early Australia-UK mail flights.

Fleet Rarity

Extremely rare; only a handful remain airworthy worldwide, often preserved as historic aircraft.

Record Flights

Used for notable long-distance flights in the 1930s, including the historic Qantas Australia-Singapore mail service.

Safety & Events

The early Dragons were used in pioneering flights across the world, some surviving rough conditions and making aviation history.

Future Outlook

Preserved for historical and demonstration flights, likely museum or heritage collection piece.

Specifications

de Havilland Gipsy Major I

Engine

14.63 meters

Wingspan

10.52 meters

Length

1070 km

Range

145 km/h

Speed

6 passengers

Capacity

1814 kg

MTOW

2.74 meters

Height

97 kW (130 hp) each

Thrust

Not available (pre-ICAO standards)

Noise

Full aircraft registration and precise variant are partially obscured; slight chance of similar type misidentification due to limited view.