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VH-DES

Built 1967 · registered AU

22 registered

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Representative photo of a Thorp 211Type photo — not this specific aircraftPhoto via Wikipedia: Thorp T-211
This aircraft is a
Thorp 211
Full specs

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Performance specs

Performance
Range
400 nm
Cruise speed
85 kt
Max speed
—
Service ceiling
12,500 ft
Takeoff distance
140 m
Landing distance
150 m
Weights
MTOW
600 kg
Empty weight
—
Fuel capacity
80 L
Dimensions
Length
5.5 m
Wingspan
7.6 m
Height
1.9 m
Capacity
Seats
2
Max passengers
2
How common is this aircraft?
22Thorp 211 registered worldwide

Uncommon. Rarer than 51% of the aircraft models we track.

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Registration history

(1)
  • VH-DESAUACTIVE
    MACARTHUR ONSLOW, Richard Bowring
    2002 – present

Owner names are published by the issuing civil registry (FAA / CCARCS / CASA / ANAC / NZ CAA). Owner addresses present in the source are not republished here. Registered owner? Request removal

VH-DES — frequently asked
What aircraft model is VH-DES?

VH-DES is a Thorp 211, built in 1967. Sprinkle's record for VH-DES covers its lineage, ownership history and specifications.

Is VH-DES currently active?

Registry records list VH-DES's status as Active, registered in Australia — a Thorp 211.

What is the manufacturer serial number (MSN) of VH-DES?

VH-DES carries manufacturer serial number (MSN) 8, the serial assigned to this Thorp 211 airframe when it was built.