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DHC-1 Chipmunk vs T-25 Universal

DHC-1 Chipmunk vs T-25 Universal at a glance — top speed 222 vs 300 km/h, range 417 vs 1,500 km, max takeoff weight 998 vs 1,700 kg, built 1,284 vs 189 units.

De Havilland Canada DHC-1 Chipmunk military training aircraft side profile drawing
Neiva T-25 Universal military training aircraft side profile drawing
Specifications
DHC-1 Chipmunk T-25 Universal
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada 🇧🇷 Brazil
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer De Havilland Canada Neiva
First flight 22 May 1946 29 April 1966
Year introduced 1946 1971
Number produced 1284 units 189 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 16.0 m² 17.2 m²
Wingspan 10.5 m 11.0 m
Height 2.2 m 3.0 m
Length 7.8 m 8.6 m
Maximum speed 222 km/h 300 km/h
Operational range 417 km 1,500 km
Service ceiling 4,816 m 6,100 m
Max. takeoff weight 998 kg 1,700 kg
Empty weight 688 kg 1,150 kg
Total thrust 1 x 108 kW 1 x 220 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the DHC-1 Chipmunk or T-25 Universal?
The T-25 Universal is faster with a maximum speed of 300 km/h compared to the DHC-1 Chipmunk's 222 km/h, a difference of 78 km/h.
Which has longer range, the DHC-1 Chipmunk or T-25 Universal?
The T-25 Universal has a longer range at 1,500 km compared to the DHC-1 Chipmunk's 417 km.
Which can fly higher, the DHC-1 Chipmunk or T-25 Universal?
The T-25 Universal has a higher service ceiling at 6,100 meters (20,013 ft) compared to the DHC-1 Chipmunk's 4,816 meters (15,800 ft).
Which is heavier, the DHC-1 Chipmunk or T-25 Universal?
The T-25 Universal has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,700 kg compared to the DHC-1 Chipmunk's 998 kg.
Which is larger, the DHC-1 Chipmunk or T-25 Universal?
The T-25 Universal is longer at 8.6 meters compared to the DHC-1 Chipmunk's 7.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the DHC-1 Chipmunk or T-25 Universal?
The DHC-1 Chipmunk entered service first in 1946, 25 years before the T-25 Universal which entered service in 1971.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the DHC-1 Chipmunk or T-25 Universal?
The DHC-1 Chipmunk has been produced in greater numbers with 1,284 units compared to 189 units of the T-25 Universal.