General Aviation
Aeronca Bl-7ac
Manufacturer: AERONCA
The Aeronca Model 7 Champion, often called the "Champ" or "Airknocker", is a single‑engine, high‑wing light airplane with tandem seating for two. Designed for flight training and personal use, it entered U.S. production in 1945 and quickly became one of the world’s most popular and longest‑produced light aircraft, competing directly with the Piper Cub.
Aircraft Facts
- Type Key
- aeronca-bl-7ac
- Class
- General Aviation
- Registry Count
- 1
- Example Registration
- N3733E
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
- BL-7AC- 1 registrations - Example N3733E
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