General Aviation

Aeronca C-2

Manufacturer: AERONCA

The Aeronca C‑2 is a lightweight American monoplane that first flew in 1929. It features an open‑pod, triangular fuselage and a very small two‑cylinder engine, earning it the nickname "Flying Bathtub." The aircraft was sold for as little as $1,245, making private flight affordable during the Great Depression. A total of 164 units were built between 1930 and 1931.

Aircraft Facts

Type Key
aeronca-c-2
Class
General Aviation
Registry Count
9
Example Registration
N10168

Specifications

Wingspan
10.98 m / 36 ft
Length
6.1 m / 20 ft
Height
2.28 m / 7 ft
Max Speed
128 km/h / 80 mph
Cruise Speed
104 km/h / 65 mph
Range
384 km / 210 nmi
Ceiling
5032 m / 16500 ft
First Flight
1929
Total Built
164

Variants

  • C-2- 9 registrations - Example N10168

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