Aeronca Champion - Specifications (7AC)

Specifications (7AC)

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General characteristics

• Crew: 1 pilot
• Capacity: 1 passenger
• Length: 21 ft 6 in (6.7 m)
• Wingspan: 35 ft 2 in (10.7 m)
• Height: 7 ft (2.3 m)
• Wing area: 170 ft² (15.8 m²)
• Empty weight: 740 lb (325 kg)
• Max. takeoff weight: 1,220 lb (533 kg)
• Powerplant: 1 × Continental A65-8 piston engine, 65 hp (50 kW)

Performance

• Never exceed speed: 129 mph
• Maximum speed: 100 mph (160 km/h)
• Cruise speed: 85 mph (137 km/h)
• Stall speed: 38 mph (62 km/h)
• Range: 460 miles (740 km)
• Service ceiling: 12,400 ft (4,100 m)
• Rate of climb: 370 ft/min (1.8 m/s)