A substantially redesigned development of the DH.9 medium bomber, powered by the Liberty engine and introduced late in World War I before a long postwar RAF career.
Development
Airco DH.9A was developed by Aircraft Manufacturing Company (Airco) in United Kingdom as a bomber. The family entered service in 1918. Its recorded airframe configuration is fixed wing, with the family classified in the archive as core combat-aircraft scope.
Operational History
Operationally, Airco DH.9A is represented primarily in the bomber role. The sourced variant records include service with Royal Air Force. Its documented combat-history coverage includes World War I. Role tags attached to the family include tactical bomber.
Variants and Lineage
Major variants represented in the structured record include D.H.9A.
Variants
| Designation | Type | Role | Recorded operators |
|---|---|---|---|
| D.H.9A | Production | Bomber | Royal Air Force |
Sources and further reading
Structured references supporting this aircraft family, variants, specifications, and narrative sections.
- de Havilland 9A — Royal Air Force Museum · Tier 2