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Airco de Havilland D.H. 9

The first 42, 2-seater bombers of this type were received between 1918 and 1920. The Airco de Havilland D.H. 9 was a variation of D.H. 4 designated for bombing missions and fitted with a 290 HP engine. Other than the ability to transport a payload up to 400 lbs of bombs, the D.H. 9 were also equipped with 2 machine guns: a fixed forward firing Vickers for the pilot and a revolving Lewis for the observer.

They were mainly used by the Naval Air Force during the Asia Minor campaign. According to official records, at least 6 of them were modified to hydroplanes in 1926 and small numbers remained in service until 1932 for training purposes.

Technical Specifications:

Crew	2
Engines	Siddeley Puma 290 HP
Weight
Take Off	2107 kg (4645 lb)
Dimensions
Wingspan	42 ft 4 5/8 in
Length	30 ft 6 in
Height	11 ft 2 in
Performance
Max Velocity	198 km/h (123 mph)
Service ceiling	5105 m (16750 ft)
Weaponry	A fixed Vickers 0,303 in with Constantinesco sychronisation system, 1 or 2 revolving Lewis machine guns 0,303 in. Bomb payload 2 x 230 lb or 4 x 112 lb