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30% SUPER CHIPMUNK
De Havilland in the United Kingdom, who produced the vast majority of Chipmunks, and also by the OGMA (Oficinas Gerais de Material Aeronáutico) in Portugal. The Chipmunk was slowly phased out of service from the late 1950s onwards. However, it remained as a basic trainer within the Royal Air Force until 1996. Many of the
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military Chipmunks were then sold to civilians or to companies. Because of their excellent flying characteristics and aerobatic capabilities they found many uses. Consequently hundreds of Chipmunks remain airworthy around the world. Many Chipmunks were modified to serve as aerobatic aircraft as the “Super Chipmunk” in the United
States. The modifications include an increased horsepower engine, clipped wings, installing retractable landing gear, a single-seat layout, an autopilot, and a red, white and blue paint scheme, plus a smoke system. Additionally, the control stick gets a three-inch extension for better control authority during extreme aerobatic maneuvers.
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