De Havilland T.K.1
| Industry | Aviation education |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1930s |
| Headquarters | Stag Lane Aerodrome , United Kingdom |
The de Havilland T.K.1 was a British two-seat biplane from the 1930s, notable as the inaugural aircraft design constructed by pupils at the de Havilland Technical School.
Design and development
Constructed in 1934 at Stag Lane Aerodrome under the supervision of Marcus Langley, the T.K.1 originated from modifying the de Havilland Swallow Moth monoplane into a biplane configuration. This conventional two-seat biplane was equipped with a 120 hp (89 kW) de Havilland Gipsy III engine and completed its maiden flight in June 1934. Piloted by Geoffrey de Havilland, it achieved fifth place in the 1934 King's Cup air race, reaching a speed of 124.4 mph. In 1936, the aircraft was sold to a private individual who briefly operated it as a single-seater before it was ultimately dismantled.
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