NOTE: RADIO CONTROL AIRPLANES ARE ON THE BOTTOM HALF OF THE PAGE.
The Super Chipmunk is a high performance conversion of the deHavilland DHC-1 basic trainer. The original aircraft first flew in 1946 and became the primary basic trainer for the British and Canadian air forces.
The aircraft are long-lived, serving in the military through 1997. In addition to training, they also served in civil aviation as glider tugs and crop dusters, and with the military as observation and patrol aircraft.
Super Chipmunks were built tough to withstand the rigors of being flown by beginning pilots. They are known for responsive, yet docile handling, and easily coordinated control. With proper power management they can also be quite aerobatic, and are an air show favorite even in their unmodified form.
A number of the aircraft were converted for more lively air show performance and to compete in world aerobatics. These are the Super Chipmunks. One such aircraft won the American trophy for aerobatics in 1969. Another (pictured above), piloted by Jim “Fang” Maroney, performs in air shows throughout the United States.
Typical modifications for the Super Chipmunk involves shortening its wings about two to three feet, adding strips to the outer front edge of the wings to improve roll performance, replacing fabric covering with aluminum sheeting, and reinforcing the wing roots. The rudder is made about 1/4 larger than standard, and the entire tail of the aircraft is reinforced.
Of course, the heart of the aircraft modification is its larger engine. The standard 145 h.p. Gipsy Major engine is typically replaced with a 260 h.p. Lycoming. To accommodate the larger, heavier, and more powerful engine, a new cowling is fitted to the aircraft and the air frame strengthened.
The modifications add about about 60 lbs. to the total weight of the aircraft.
About 1,300 of the aircraft were produced. Of these, some 400 are still flying. Super Chipmunk aircraft continue to perform at air shows around the world to this date.
recreation
one
Lycoming 10-540
260 hp.
25' 5"
31' 4"
1,430 lbs.
2,200 lbs.
35 U.S. gals.
n/a
150
mph
168 mph
1,500 fpm
20,000 feet
450 miles
6/21/68
Radio Control Airplane
Nitro Planes rc Super Chipmunk.
Radio Control Airplane
Pictured above is the rc Super Chipmunk ARF from Nitro Planes. Its wingspan is 71" and length is 56". The fuselage is fiberglass and wings are built up balsa.
Recommended engines are from .90 to 1.08 two stroke or .91 to 1.20 four stroke. Weight is about 9 1/2 lbs.
The first picture below is of the rc Super Chipmunk from a Carl Goldberg kit. It has a 64" wingspan, a 53"
length, and should be powered by .45 to .60 two stroke or .60 to .90
four stroke engines.
Construction is balsa and ply and weight is
between 6 and 8 lbs. Although the kit has been discontinued, it or a fully built scale rc airplane can occasionally be still found for sale on eBay and sites like RC Groups and RC Universe.
Pictured next is the rc Super Chipmunk built from a House of Balsa kit. Wingspan is 36"; length is 28 1/2". Construction is balsa and ply. Recommended engines are TD .051 to .10. It weighs 1 1/2 lbs.
The third picture below is of the rc Super Chipmunk built from a kit sold by Kit Cutters made from Uncle Willie's Plans. It has a wingspan of 80". It needs a .60 engine for power.
Kit Cutters also has a kit for a rc Super Chipmunk from Bob Holman Plans. The giant scale rc has a wing span of 102" and weighs 22 lbs. Engines can be a Q35 or ST2500.
Nitro Planes has a CMP Super Chipmunk ARF for sale. Its wingspan is 57 1/2" and length is 45". Featured is a fiberglass fuselage and built up wings. A .40 two stroke or .52 to .56 four stroke
engine is needed for power. All up weight is around 6 lbs.
Nitro Planes has a 63" wingspan rc Super Chipmunk ARF for sale. Its length is 49 1/2" and weight about 6 1/4 lbs. You will need from .40 to .46 two stroke or .60 to .70 four stroke engines.
Yet another scale rc model from Nitro Planes is the Super Chipmunk with a 64" wingspan and 51 1/2" length. It is made from balsa and ply. Recommended engines are a .40 two stroke or .52 four stroke. Weight is around 6 lbs.
Hyperion has a smaller rc Super Chipmunk ARF for sale. Its wingspan is 38" and length is 31". Construction is balsa and plywood. It needs a Speed 600 size motor for power. Weight is around 1 lb. 6 oz.
World Models has a rc Super Chipmunk ARF that is all wood. Its wingspan is 39 1/2" and length is 31". Included is a geared Speed 400 motor. Weight is around 1 1/2 lbs.
We saw a giant scale Super Chipmunk kit in the RC Universe website made by Dynaflite. It has a 89" wingspan, uses balsa and ply, and weighs around 14 lbs. Engines are from .90 to 1.09. This appears to be a discontinued model.
The last picture below is the rc Super Chipmunk ARF from Black Horse Models. Wingspan is 64", length is 53", construction is balsa and plywood. A Speed 600 size 750W motor is recommended.
Cyclone Technology, China has a rc Super Chipmunk for sale. It is a ARF with a wingspan of 47" and a length of 37". It needs a .25 two stroke or equivalent electric motor. Weight is 35 oz.
RC Universe also had a posting about a Graupner rc Chipmunk ARF. It is a foamy with a 36" wingspan, a length of 26" and a weight of about 15 oz. It needs a Speed 400 motor to power it. This appears to be a discontinued model.
If you are looking for a rc Chipmunk, there are lots of choices. There should not be any problems finding the exact one you are looking for.
Super Chipmunk
