DHA-3 Mk. 2 Drover: 3 × Gipsy Major Mk-10 4-cylinder inverted engines, 145 hp (108 kW) each
Empty weight: 4,000 lb (1,815 kg)
Max. takeoff weight: 6,500 lb (2,950 kg)
One could contemplate how 2,950 kg defies gravity with 3 x 145 HP operating? I'd imagine with one dead the other two would successfully take the aircraft to the scene of the crash. Only 20 built, many crashed.
Maximum speed: 137 knots (157 mph, 253 km/h)
Cruise speed: 108 knots (125 mph, 201.4 km/h)
Wow! A hot rocket!
I think it was originally designed as a simple and rugged replacement for the DH 84 dragon for flying doctor work. as bad as it's performance might seem it was an improvement on the DH 84
Went for many a ride in the back of VH FBC as a kid with Squirell and youngie. It made quite a sound with with "beating" of the three lycomings if they were a bit out sync. Interesting and unique machine!