De Havilland CanadaCertified · Fixed-wing · Canada
Dhc-1B-2
- Seats
- 2 2
- Power
- 145 hp108 kW
- Cruise
- 90 kt166 km/h
About the Dhc-1B-2
The De Havilland Canada DHC-1B-2 is a fixed-wing aircraft featuring a single piston engine. Built as a tandem, two-seat primary trainer, it suits instructional duties well and utilizes a low-wing layout paired with conventional tailwheel landing gear.
Created by its namesake Canadian manufacturer following the global conflict of the mid-twentieth century, this model served to succeed older biplane trainers. It incorporates a stress-skinned alloy structure and fabric-controlled surfaces. Aside from military adoption across multiple nations, many units transitioned into civilian hands for private flying and aerobatics, with numerous examples remaining active globally.
This page covers the De Havilland Canada DHC-1B-2-S3, DHC-1B-2-S5: the same aircraft under other designations.
The Dhc-1B-2 is a variant of the De Havilland Canada Dhc-1. Other variants: Dhc-1 Chipmunk 22, Dhc-1 Chipmunk 22 (Lycoming), Dhc-1 Chipmunk 23 (Lycoming), Dhc-1 Chipmunk Mk 21, Dhc-1A Chipmunk.
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