General Aviation
Aeronca 7dc-Conv
Manufacturer: AERONCA
The Aeronca 7dc-Conv, known as the Champ or Airknocker, is a single‑engine, high‑wing light aircraft with tandem seating and conventional tailwheel landing gear. Designed for flight training and personal use, it was built to rival the Piper Cub and entered U.S. production in 1945, becoming one of the longest‑produced light planes worldwide.
Aircraft Facts
- Type Key
- aeronca-7dc-conv
- Class
- General Aviation
- Registry Count
- 15
- Example Registration
- N13629
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
- 7DC-CONV- 15 registrations - Example N13629
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