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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