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The Fox Moth combined components from the Tiger Moth with a purpose-built wooden, plywood-covered fuselage for passenger flying. Designed in late 1931, its prototype flew on 29 January 1932. Gipsy Major power and folding wings accompanied the small transport layout.
de Havilland DH.83 Fox Moth
Developer · Read more ↗Wheel and float configurations
The handbook identifies a Gipsy Major, fixed gear and no flaps. Wheeled aircraft have no steerable tailwheel in this description, while the float fit has its own equipment. The shared manual leaves the Modified model's precise engine and control differences open.
de Havilland DH.83 Fox Moth
Developer · Read more ↗Cockpit and handbook figures
The developer cockpit identifies the stick and elevator-trim lever. The handbook quotes 50 mph takeoff, 66 mph climb, 94 mph cruise and 125 mph dive figures, whose labels and mph units are kept separate.
de Havilland DH.83 Fox Moth
Developer · Read more ↗Meet de Havilland DH.83 Fox Moth
The Fox Moth combined components from the Tiger Moth with a purpose-built wooden, plywood-covered fuselage for passenger flying. Designed in late 1931, its prototype flew on 29 January 1932. Gipsy Major power and folding wings accompanied the small transport layout.
Flight Replicas supplies standard, modified and float versions. Its handbook identifies direct stick controls and an elevator-trim lever; exact engine and control differences in the Modified model are not detailed by that shared handbook.
de Havilland DH.83 Fox Moth
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de Havilland DH.83 Fox Moth
Developer · de Havilland DH.83 Fox Moth — developer reference ↗Aircraft type designators
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History & design
A small passenger aircraft from trainer components
The DH.83 was designed in late 1931 around economical passenger transport. Engine, tail and wing components came from the DH.82, attached to a new wooden fuselage. After its 29 January 1932 first flight, the prototype went to Canada and further examples were assembled in Toronto. British operators used the type for short passenger and feeder flights.
Developer · de Havilland DH.83 Fox Moth — developer reference ↗DH.83 manual; PDF p.2 History; pp.3–4 cockpit and trim; pp.8–9 handbook figures
Systems & details
Wheel and float configurations
The handbook identifies a Gipsy Major, fixed gear and no flaps. Wheeled aircraft have no steerable tailwheel in this description, while the float fit has its own equipment. The shared manual leaves the Modified model's precise engine and control differences open.
Cockpit and handbook figures
The developer cockpit identifies the stick and elevator-trim lever. The handbook quotes 50 mph takeoff, 66 mph climb, 94 mph cruise and 125 mph dive figures, whose labels and mph units are kept separate.
In your simulator
Systems, equipment and documentation for each developer’s aircraft.
Compare simulator versions →MSFS 2020Flight Replicas DH.83 Fox Moth Wheels
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Flight Replicas DH.83 Fox Moth Wheels
Flight Replicas · Released
MSFS 2020Flight Replicas DH.83 Fox Moth Floats
Flight Replicas · Released
Flight Replicas DH.83 Fox Moth Floats
Flight Replicas · Released
Manuals & resources
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Developer manual
de Havilland DH.83 Fox Moth — developer referencede Havilland DH.83 Fox Moth
DH.83 manual; PDF p.2 History; pp.3–4 cockpit and trim; pp.8–9 handbook figures
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de Havilland DH.83 Fox Moth — developer referencede Havilland DH.83 Fox Moth
Original owner post1,June9,2023 package screenshots
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MSFS collection, distinct from legacy hangar
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Aircraft features and simulator package description
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Developer manual
de Havilland DH.83 Fox Moth — developer referenceDeveloper · DH.83 manual; PDF p.2 History; pp.3–4 cockpit and trim; pp.8–9 handbook figuresDeveloper documentation
de Havilland DH.83 Fox Moth — developer referenceDeveloper · Original owner post1,June9,2023 package screenshots de Havilland DH.83 Fox Moth — developer referenceDeveloper · MSFS collection, distinct from legacy hangar de Havilland DH.83 Fox Moth — developer referenceDeveloper · Aircraft features and simulator package descriptionBuilt-in force-feedback profiles
Read the documentary basis, editable starting settings and remaining questions for the aircraft you fly. Each explanation refers to the exact profile revision shown.
Catalogue programme-20261011-v3 · 4 profile choices
Flight Replicas DH.83 Fox Moth Wheels
Flight Replicas · Free and Pro · Revision 2 · Inherited starting point
MSFS 2020
A small passenger biplane with a Gipsy Major and a purpose-built wooden cabin.
Flight Replicas DH.83 Fox Moth Floats
Flight Replicas · Free and Pro · Revision 2 · Inherited starting point
MSFS 2020
A small passenger biplane with a Gipsy Major and a purpose-built wooden cabin.
de Havilland DH.83 Fox Moth
Free and Pro · Revision 1 · Partial review
MSFS 2020 · MSFS 2024 · X-Plane 12
A small passenger biplane with a Gipsy Major and a purpose-built wooden cabin.
de Havilland DH.83 Fox Moth Straight Floats
Free and Pro · Revision 1 · Partial review
MSFS 2020 · MSFS 2024 · X-Plane 12
A small passenger biplane with a Gipsy Major and a purpose-built wooden cabin.
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