De Havilland Chipmunk T10
REFERENCE INFORMATION

 Please see Panel Manual for controls

 
 
PROPULSION:
Engine: dh Gipsy Major 8 inverted 4cyl
Capacity 6142 cc  373.7 cu in
Horsepower: 145 bhp
idle speed approx 650 rpm
Max RPM rich mixture 2400 rpm max oil temp 85c
Max RPM weak mixture 2300 rpm max oil temp 85c
Recommended cruise RPM 1900 rpm @ approx 90 Kts
Max over speed RPM  (20 seconds max (Dive) 2675 rpm max oil temp 100c
Oil pressure Normal 40 -45 psi
Oil pressure Minimum 30 psi
Propeller: 20 deg Fixed Pitch, Wood or Metal
EXTERNAL DIMENSIONS:
Wing Span 34 ft 4 in
Length Overall 25 ft 5 in
Height Overall 7 ft 0 in
Wing Area 172.5 sq ft
WEIGHTS:
Empty Weight 1,184 lb
Fuel 180 lb
Oil 16 lb ( 2 Gallons )
Crew 400 lb
Luggage locker. 40 lb
Max Takeoff 2,100 lb
Max Takeoff Glider towing 1,900 lb
PERFORMANCE:
Maximum Speed at Sea Level 122 kts
Maximum Permissible Dive Speed 173 kts
Normal Cruise Speed at 5,000 ft 90 kts
Best Range Speed 70- 90 kts 60 to 65 kts Max endurance
Climb Speed 65- 70 kts
Glide Speed 70 kts   65 kts @ half flap
Final approach Speed 70 kts   65 kts @ half flap
Threshold Speed (flaps up) 60 kts
Threshold Speed (flaps down) 55 kts
Glide Speed 70 kts
Rate of Climb at Sea Level 1000 ft/min    load dependant
Service Ceiling 18,000 ft
Takeoff Distance to 50 ft agl 870 ft
Landing Run 930 ft
Maximum Flap Placard Speeds  

15 deg (Half Flap)

93 kts

30 deg (Full Flap) 71 kts
Canopy open max speed 100 kts
Standard temperature,          sea level pressure altitude
V1 - Takeoff Decision Speed dry runway 50 kts
VR - Rotation Speed dry runway 60 kts
V2 - Minimum Climb Speed dry runway 70 kts
VREF - Approach Speed flaps 15 or 30 60 to 65 kts
Maximum Range 280 - 300 n miles
RECOMMENDED AEROBATIC SPEEDS:
Roll 120 kts
Barrel Roll 120 kts
Stall Turn 120 kts
Loop 130 kts
Roll Off the Top of a Loop 140 kts


For detailed instructions on how to fly this aircraft, see the Aircraft Information
articles in the Learning Center. For standard procedures, see the Checklists tab.  

NOTE: To adjust fuel load, on the Aircraft menu, click Fuel and Load.

NOTE: For explanations of speeds used on this tab, see "V-speeds" in the Learning Center Glossary.