De Havilland DHC-1 Chipmunk Aircraft under $200,000
Under $200k for a piston single is the mid-range price band — typically 1980s-2000s airframes, mid-life engines with reasonable run, GPS-equipped panels with ADS-B Out, often factory glass cockpit on modern variants (Cirrus G1/G2, Cessna 172 NAV-III). Solid value middle of the market.
11 used De Havilland DHC-1 Chipmunk aircraft for sale under $200,000 · 2-seat · $77K – $119K · 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).
11 De Havilland DHC-1 Chipmunk For Sale
Browse all 11 listings →There are currently 11 used De Havilland DHC-1 Chipmunk for sale, ranging from $77,615 to $119,000, with a median asking price of $98,000.
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Browse all De Havilland models →De Havilland DHC-1 Chipmunk Price & Cost
How much does a De Havilland DHC-1 Chipmunk cost? Used DHC-1 Chipmunk prices: $77K – $119K, average $98K (median $98K), across 11 priced of 11 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 | 10 |
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