DH Chipmunk DHC-1
Price : £89,950 GBP
Aircraft Information
Af TT – 4320 hours,
This aircraft underwent a full restoration between 2019 and 2020
Engine – TSO 16 hours since overhaul by Vintage Engine Technology LTD
Serial number – C1/0213
Original Instrumentation
2x USB charging points
LAA permit to fly, valid until October 2024
Cambridge Air Squadron badging
RAF Serial Number : WB763
Registration : G-BBMR
2 x 12 gallon fuel tanks
Electronic starter
Trig 8.33 Mhz radio
Trig mode S transponder
Garmin GPS map 496 with cockpit mounts
RAF Military markings
The De Havilland Canada DHC-1 Chipmunk was an aerobatic 2 seat primary trainer, that replaced the Tiger Moth in RAF service. It was predominantly of metal construction with fabric covered aft of the spars. It has a sliding perspex canopy providing excellent vision.
History
The first prototype was flown on the 22nd of May 1946. Some 1,000 aircraft were built in the UK, with a further 217 built in Canada and 66 built in Portugal. It was powered by the Gypsy Major 8, 4 cylinder engine delivering 145 HP. It had a maximum speed of 138 MPH ; Cruise speed of 119 MPH
Range : 260 NM
Endurance : 3 hours with 30 minutes reserve fuel
