De Havilland DHC-1 Chipmunk Aircraft in Germany
German-registered aircraft (D- prefix) operate under EASA certification with rigorous maintenance documentation requirements. Strong GA infrastructure around Munich, Frankfurt, Stuttgart, Berlin. Diamond Aircraft (Austrian) and German pilot population create active market for modern composite singles.
2 used De Havilland DHC-1 Chipmunk aircraft for sale in Germany · 2-seat · $112K – $115K · updated 4 hours ago
About the De Havilland DHC-1 Chipmunk
The De Havilland DHC-1 Chipmunk is the classic tandem two-seat trainer (1946+) — a fully aerobatic, low-wing taildragger that served the RAF, RCAF and many air forces as a primary trainer, and is now a beloved warbird/classic and aerobatic mount. Originally powered by the de Havilland Gipsy Major (inverted inline), many now fly with Lycoming/Continental conversions. Unlike the bush-utility Beaver and Otter, the Chipmunk is bought for classic, aerobatic and warbird flying, not load-hauling.
De Havilland DHC-1 Chipmunk Specifications
Model specThe De Havilland DHC-1 Chipmunk is a 2-seat single engine piston with a cruise speed of 90 kt (167 km/h), a range of 225 nm (417 km).
2 De Havilland DHC-1 Chipmunk For Sale
There are currently 2 used De Havilland DHC-1 Chipmunk for sale, ranging from $112,504 to $115,691, with a median asking price of $114,097.
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How much does a De Havilland DHC-1 Chipmunk cost? Used DHC-1 Chipmunk prices: $112K – $115K, average $114K (median $114K), across 2 priced of 2 active listings.
Based on 1 priced listings.
Key price factors: engine time to overhaul, year and airframe hours, avionics, damage history and logbook completeness — see the buying guide below for the full pre-purchase checklist.
Buying a Used De Havilland DHC-1 Chipmunk
When buying a De Havilland DHC-1 Chipmunk, the biggest value drivers are engine time since overhaul, maintenance-record completeness, damage history and avionics.
What to check before buying
- Engine time to overhaul — hours and years remaining drive price more than total airframe time.
- Logbook completeness — continuous, gap-free maintenance records protect value.
- Damage history — any prior accident or incident; cross-check the registration against accident databases.
- Avionics — a modern glass panel vs legacy steam gauges materially changes price.
- Pre-buy inspection — always commission an independent inspection by a type-experienced mechanic before money changes hands.
Frequently Asked Questions — De Havilland DHC-1 Chipmunk
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De Havilland DHC-1 Chipmunk Inventory by Country
| United States | 6 |
| United Kingdom | 3 |
| Germany | 2 |
| Australia | 1 |
| Denmark | 1 |
De Havilland DHC-1 Chipmunk by Price
| Under $100k | 5 |
| Under $200k | 11 |
| Under $300k | 11 |
| Under $500k | 11 |
De Havilland DHC-1 Chipmunk by Decade
| 1950s | 2 |
De Havilland DHC-1 Chipmunk Safety Record
No NTSB events on record for the De Havilland DHC-1 Chipmunk. Individual aircraft safety records may be available on detail pages.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database