General Aviation
Aeronca 7gc
Manufacturer: AERONCA
The Aeronca Model 7 Champion, or Champ, is a single‑engine, high‑wing light aircraft built for training and personal use. It features tandem seating, conventional tailwheel gear, and a simple fabric‑covered metal‑truss structure. Designed to rival the Piper Cub, the Champ offers better forward visibility and a wider cabin.
Aircraft Facts
- Type Key
- aeronca-7gc
- Class
- General Aviation
- Registry Count
- 2
- Example Registration
- N68KA
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
- 7GC- 2 registrations - Example N68KA