DE HAVILLAND DH-115
HISTORY
The U-1211 aircraft on display at the Museum flew 1,386 hours.
This Vampire Trainer flew in Switzerland from 1958 to 1990. During its use in the Air Force, this aircraft was equipped with cameras and was used to shoot many films. Purchased from the Air Force at an auction on 23 March 1991 by a group of pilots and enthusiasts, it waited until its time on the tarmac of Sion.
It was transported to Payerne in 2000 and restored in 2001.
TECHNICAL DATA SHEET
Engaged : from 1953 to 1990
Mission : training and instruction in blind flight
Reactor : Goblin 35B
Max. thrust : 1’520 kp
Maximum takeoff weight : 6’174 kg
Maximum speed : 840 km/h at sea level
Ceiling : 10’000 m/sea
Range of action : 600 km
OTHER AIRCRAFTS ON DISPLAY
THE CLIN D’AILES MUSEUM
POSTAL ADDRESS
MILITARY AVIATION MUSEUM OF PAYERNE
BASE AÉRIENNE – 1530 PAYERNE VD
SWITZERLAND
GPS
N 46°50’35” (46.84285) / E 6° 54’45” (6.91224)
Route de la Petite Glane 62, 1541 Morens
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