The DE Havilland 83 (ICAO type DH83) is an aircraft of United Kingdom origin. It has a maximum take-off weight of 900 kg. It offers a maximum range of 360 nm, a cruise speed of 87 knots, a service ceiling of 13,000 ft and seating for up to 5 across its variants.
DE Havilland 83

Fleet & certification
- Built
- 12
- Active
- 12
- Origin
- United Kingdom
Per-variant specifications
| Variant | Engine | MTOW | Range | Cruise | Pax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fox Moth Fox Moth | — | 900 kg | 360 nm | 87 kt | 5 |
The FAA paperwork
TCDS TC 2-439
The FAA-issued Type Certificate for this model is on file (TCDS TC 2-439), but we haven't yet extracted the structured spec values.
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DE Havilland 83 market & fleet intelligence
Registry, flight-tracking and market data on the DE Havilland 83 fleet — updated daily.
- Aircraft seen flying
- 1
- Tracked flights
- 2
- Tracked flight hours
- 1
1 DE Havilland 83 were tracked flying in the last 90 days, across 2 flights. Sprinkle flight tracking began May 2026; coverage is ADS-B-derived and not exhaustive.
What is the range of the de Havilland 83?
The de Havilland 83 has a maximum range of 360 nautical miles across variants.
How many people can the de Havilland 83 carry?
The de Havilland 83 seats up to 5 across its variants.
What is the MTOW of the de Havilland 83?
The de Havilland 83's maximum take-off weight is 900 kg.
What is the ICAO type designator for the de Havilland 83?
The de Havilland 83's ICAO type designator is DH83.
How many de Havilland 83 aircraft are registered worldwide?
Sprinkle tracks 12 registered de Havilland 83 airframes worldwide.
Registered 83 aircraft
Individual 83 airframes by tail number — registration history, operator and lineage.