General Aviation

Aeronca 7ac/Bcm Conv

Manufacturer: AERONCA

The Aeronca 7AC Champion, nicknamed the "Champ" or "Airknocker", is a single‑engine, high‑wing light aircraft with tandem seating for two. It features fixed conventional landing gear and a fabric‑covered fuselage built on a welded metal truss. Designed for flight training and personal use, it entered production in 1945 and became one of the longest‑produced light planes in history.

Aircraft Facts

Type Key
aeronca-7ac-bcm-conv
Class
General Aviation
Registry Count
1
Example Registration
N83969

Specifications

Wingspan
10.67 m / 35 ft
Length
6.55 m / 21 ft
Max Speed
153 km/h / 95 mph
Cruise Speed
137 km/h / 85 mph
Range
430 km / 230 nmi
Ceiling
3800 m / 12500 ft
First Flight
1944-04-29
Production Start
1946
Production End
1951
Total Built
10000

Variants

  • 7AC/BCM CONV- 1 registrations - Example N83969

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