The "Super" Chipmunk

AIRCRAFT: Dehavilland Super Chipmunk

ENGINE: IO-540 Lycoming

HORSEPOWER: 260 HP

WEIGHT: 2200 lbs

SPEED: 0-200 mph, 150 mph cruise

PROPELLER: Hoffman 3 blade composite

ORIGINALLY MANUFACTURED: In 1956, for the Canadian Air Force as a primary trainer

MADE INTO A SUPER CHIPMUNK BY:

  • Changing the 145 HP engine to the 260 HP engine
  • Clipping 3 feet off the wings
  • Adding 30% more rudder
  • Adding 10% more elevator
  • Making modifications to the airframe (for strength)
  • Adding inverted oil system
 The Super Chipmunk was refinished by Custom Aircraft Refinishing, Inc.

 

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