What is de havilland canada dhc-1 chipmunk?

The de Havilland Canada DHC-1 Chipmunk is a tandem, two-seat, single-engine primary trainer aircraft that was produced by de Havilland Canada between 1946 and 1956. It was designed as a replacement for the de Havilland Tiger Moth as the primary trainer for the Royal Air Force and British Commonwealth air forces. The Chipmunk is characterized by its graceful, streamlined fuselage, its swept-back wings, and its distinctive bubble canopy.

The Chipmunk has a wingspan of 10.97 meters, a length of 7.67 meters, and a height of 2.16 meters. It is powered by a 145-horsepower de Havilland Gipsy Major 10 engine, which gives it a top speed of 222 kilometers per hour and a range of 740 kilometers. The aircraft has a maximum takeoff weight of 1,089 kilograms.

The Chipmunk was widely used by military and civilian organizations around the world as a trainer aircraft. It was also used for aerobatics and light utility work. In the military, the Chipmunk was used by the Royal Air Force, Royal Canadian Air Force, and many other military air forces.

More than 1,200 Chipmunks were built by de Havilland Canada between 1946 and 1956. Many of these aircraft are still in use today, both in military and civilian roles.