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De Havilland Canada D.H.C.1B-2-S5 'Chipmunk 2'

Description
  Manufacturer:De Havilland Canada
  Base model:D.H.C. 1
  Designation:D.H.C.1
  Version:B-2-S5
  Nickname:Chipmunk 2
  Basic role:Trainer / Utility Transport (Canada)

Specifications
  Length: 25'5" 7.7 m
  Height:7" 2.1 m
  Wingspan: 34' 4" 10.5 m
  Wingarea: 172.5 sq ft 16.0 sq m
  Empty Weight: 1,425 lb 646 kg
  Gross Weight: 2,100 lb 952 kg

Propulsion
  No. of Engines: 1
  Powerplant: de Havilland Gypsy Major 10
  Horsepower (each): 145

Performance
  Range: 280 miles 450 km
  Cruise Speed: 119 mph 191 km/h 103 kt
  Max Speed: 138 mph 222 km/h 120 kt
  Climb: 840 ft/min 256 m/min
  Ceiling: 17,200 ft 5,240 m

Examples of this type may be found at
MuseumCityState
Canada Aviation Museum+ttawaOntario
Canadian Warplane Heritage MuseumMount HopeOntario

D.H.C.1B-2-S5 on display

Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum