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 | 19 00 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) | 6 0 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 | 5 0 kts
VR - Rotation Speed dry runway | 6 0 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.