De Havilland Mosquito The de Havilland DH-98 Mosquito, constructed almost entirely of wood, is affectionately known as “The Wooden Wonder”. This particular airplane, number KA114, was manufactured in Canada in 1945 but never saw combat action in WWII. In tribute to the New Zealanders responsible for the restoration, 487 Squadron RNZAF color scheme was chosen and it was painted as EG-Y. Developed as a high speed fighter with a two man crew, this twin-engine aircraft is powered by dual original Rolls Royce Merlin engines and equipped with four replica machine guns and 20mm canons under the nose. The Mossie was prized for its maneuverability and speed capability of over 350 mph. Eight years of painstaking restoration work resulted in the long awaited first flight in New Zealand in September 2012. Of approximately 30 projects and museum displays that remain, our Mossie is the only flying Mosquito in the world today.
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SPECIFICATIONS: Country of Manufacture: Canada Manufacturer: De Havilland Engine: 2 x Rolls Royce Merlin 225’s Horsepower: 1,680 hp Empty Weight: 13,797 pounds Max Weight: 21,473 pounds Max Speed: 378 mph Ceiling: 26,000 feet Crew: Two Armament: 2 x .50 cal MGs 2 x 20 mm cannons Want more info ?
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