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The DE Havilland Chipmunk (ICAO type DHC1) is an aircraft of United Kingdom origin. It has a maximum take-off weight of 900 kg. It offers a maximum range of 240 nm, a cruise speed of 108 knots, a service ceiling of 17,000 ft and seating for up to 2 across its variants.

DE Havilland Chipmunk

de Havilland Chipmunk
DHC1
Photo: Alan Wilson from Stilton, Peterborough, Cambs, UK · CC BY-SA 2.0
Year
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Owner
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Last seen
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MTOW
900 kg
Range
240 nm
Seats
2
Chipmunk
DE Havilland · Chipmunk
Model overview

Fleet & certification

Built
147
Active
147
Origin
United Kingdom
Certifying authorities
FAA
Market

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Marketplace

5 for sale right now

Variants

Per-variant specifications

VariantEngineMTOWRangeCruisePax
Chipmunk 21
Chipmunk 21
—900 kg240 nm108 kt2
Chipmunk 22
Chipmunk 22
—900 kg240 nm108 kt2
Chipmunk 22A
Chipmunk 22A
—900 kg240 nm108 kt2
Type certification

The FAA paperwork

TCDS A44EU · Rev 1

The FAA-issued Type Certificate for this model is on file (TCDS A44EU), but we haven't yet extracted the structured spec values.

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Safety & ops history

Where to look next

Detailed safety & ops history coming soon — view this model's FAA Airworthiness Directives at FAA.gov.

DE Havilland Chipmunk market & fleet intelligence

Registry, flight-tracking and market data on the DE Havilland Chipmunk fleet — updated daily.

Fleet age

74 yearsmedian age

Of the 11 registered DE Havilland Chipmunk with a known build year (7% of the 147 we track), the median age is 74 years.

Registration activity

1changed registration in 12 months

1 of the 147 registered DE Havilland Chipmunk we track changed registration in the last 12 months (1% of the fleet), across 1 registration event. Registration changes include ownership transfers, re-registrations and address updates — not all are sales.

Fleet activity — last 90 days
Aircraft seen flying
1
Tracked flights
1
Tracked flight hours
1
Share of fleet flying
1%

1 DE Havilland Chipmunk were tracked flying in the last 90 days (1% of the registered fleet), across 1 flights. Sprinkle flight tracking began May 2026; coverage is ADS-B-derived and not exhaustive.

For sale now

5DE Havilland Chipmunk listed for sale

$95Kmedian $98K$135K

Asking prices from $95K to $135K, typically $95K–$109K — based on 8 USD asking prices on Sprinkle, not an appraisal.

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DE Havilland Chipmunk manuals & documents

1 document for the DE Havilland Chipmunk — Pilot's Operating Handbook. PDFs served from cdn.sprinkle.com.

Overview
De Havilland DHC-1 Chipmunk 20 Pilots Notes

This document is the Pilot's Operating Handbook (POH) for the de Havilland DHC-1 Super Chipmunk. It provides essential information for the operation and handling of the aircraft, including performance data, specifications, and safety guidelines.

  • The DHC-1 Super Chipmunk is a training aircraft.
  • The document includes performance specifications and operational procedures.
  • Safety guidelines are emphasized throughout the handbook.
  • The aircraft is designed for aerobatic maneuvers.
  • Weight and balance information is critical for safe operation.
  • V-speeds are defined for safe flight operations.
  • The handbook is essential for pilots and maintenance personnel.
  • It covers both normal and emergency procedures.

Summary written by AI from the source document. Check the original before relying on it. See which parts of Sprinkle are written by AI.

Reference only, not for flight. Use the current approved manual for your aircraft. See terms, section 5.

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Chipmunk — frequently asked
What is the range of the de Havilland Chipmunk?

The de Havilland Chipmunk has a maximum range of 240 nautical miles across variants.

How many people can the de Havilland Chipmunk carry?

The de Havilland Chipmunk seats up to 2 across its variants.

What is the MTOW of the de Havilland Chipmunk?

The de Havilland Chipmunk's maximum take-off weight is 900 kg.

What is the ICAO type designator for the de Havilland Chipmunk?

The de Havilland Chipmunk's ICAO type designator is DHC1.

How many de Havilland Chipmunk aircraft are registered worldwide?

Sprinkle tracks 147 registered de Havilland Chipmunk airframes worldwide.