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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