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De Havilland DH-98 Mosquito T.43 Aircraft Data
Overseas production of the Mosquito training version took place at De Havilland Canada at Downsview (Toronto) and in Australia by De Havilland Australia at Bankstown near Sydney. Australian dual-control Mosquitos were designated T.43. This version was based on the FB.40 fighter bomber. In total 22 aircraft, originally ordered as FB.40, were completed as T.43s.
The Mosquito T.43 differed considerably from the UK-built T.III. The engines were Packard Merlin 33s and they had Australian AT-5/AR-8 radios. (The four T.43s transferred to the RNZAF were fitted with Marconi radio and navaids). The cockpit was extensively redesigned and mainly fitted with American instruments and controls.
The Mosquito T.43 differed considerably from the UK-built T.III. The engines were Packard Merlin 33s and they had Australian AT-5/AR-8 radios. (The four T.43s transferred to the RNZAF were fitted with Marconi radio and navaids). The cockpit was extensively redesigned and mainly fitted with American instruments and controls.
- Country of Origin: Australia
- First Flight:
- Initial Service Date: 1943
- No. Built: 22
- No. In Service: 0
- No. of Hardpoints: 2
- Crew: 2
Power:
Two Packard Merlin 33 at 1,460 hp
Weapons:
The Australian-built T.43 version was capable to carry the full complement of the FB.40 fighter bomber weaponry in the bomb bay as well as the four 0.303in (7.7mm) Browning machine guns in the nose. The four 20mm cannon in the forward weapons bay were removed.
Dimensions:
| Length: | 40ft 6 in. |
| Wing Span: | 54ft 2 in. |
| Wing Area: | 454 sq.ft |
| Height: | 12ft 6 in. |
| Empty Weight: | 14,344 lbs |
| Max. Weight: | 22,258 lbs |
Performance:
| Max. Speed: | 378 mph |
| Cruise Speed: | 255 mph |
| Service Ceiling: | 33,000 ft. |
| Max. Range: | 1,612 nm |
Operators:
AustraliaThe RAAF operated twenty-two T.43s. These aircraft received serials A52-1050 to A52-1071.
New Zealand
The RNZAF received four ex-RAAF T.43s. These were reserialled NZ2305 to NZ2308. NZ2305 (A52-1053); NZ2306 (A52-1052); NZ2307 ( ex A52-1051); NZ2308 (A52-1054). This last T.43 has been the subject of a lengthy restoration project, started by Glyn Powell a long time ago. Work was continued by AvSpecs of Ardmore, New Zealand. On 18 March 2024, pilot Steve Hinton and navigator Warren Denholm took NZ2308/ZK-PWL to the skies. The Mosquito is finished in a silver overall No.75 Squadron, RNZAF scheme, coded 'YC-Z'. She was the star of Warbirds over Wanaka, held over the easter weekend and will soon head for pastures new on the North American continent.
Random great photos of the De Havilland DH-98 Mosquito T.43:
