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Beechcraft Baron vs DHC-1 Chipmunk

Beechcraft Baron vs DHC-1 Chipmunk at a glance — top speed 370 vs 222 km/h, range 1,745 vs 417 km, max takeoff weight 2,313 vs 998 kg, built 6,884 vs 1,284 units.

Beechcraft Baron military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Beechcraft Baron
De Havilland Canada DHC-1 Chipmunk military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 DHC-1 Chipmunk
Specifications
Beechcraft Baron DHC-1 Chipmunk
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇦 Canada
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Beechcraft De Havilland Canada
First flight 29 February 1960 22 May 1946
Year introduced 1961 1946
Number produced 6884 units 1284 units
Average unit price $1 million --
Wing area 18.5 m² 16.0 m²
Wingspan 11.3 m 10.5 m
Height 3.0 m 2.2 m
Length 9.0 m 7.8 m
Maximum speed 370 km/h 222 km/h
Operational range 1,745 km 417 km
Service ceiling 6,005 m 4,816 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,313 kg 998 kg
Empty weight 1,432 kg 688 kg
Total thrust 2 x 194 kW 1 x 108 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Beechcraft Baron or DHC-1 Chipmunk?
The Beechcraft Baron is faster with a maximum speed of 370 km/h compared to the DHC-1 Chipmunk's 222 km/h, a difference of 148 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Beechcraft Baron or DHC-1 Chipmunk?
The Beechcraft Baron has a longer range at 1,745 km compared to the DHC-1 Chipmunk's 417 km.
Which can fly higher, the Beechcraft Baron or DHC-1 Chipmunk?
The Beechcraft Baron has a higher service ceiling at 6,005 meters (19,701 ft) compared to the DHC-1 Chipmunk's 4,816 meters (15,800 ft).
Which is heavier, the Beechcraft Baron or DHC-1 Chipmunk?
The Beechcraft Baron has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,313 kg compared to the DHC-1 Chipmunk's 998 kg.
Which is larger, the Beechcraft Baron or DHC-1 Chipmunk?
The Beechcraft Baron is longer at 9.0 meters compared to the DHC-1 Chipmunk's 7.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the Beechcraft Baron or DHC-1 Chipmunk?
The DHC-1 Chipmunk entered service first in 1946, 15 years before the Beechcraft Baron which entered service in 1961.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Beechcraft Baron or DHC-1 Chipmunk?
The Beechcraft Baron has been produced in greater numbers with 6,884 units compared to 1,284 units of the DHC-1 Chipmunk.