General Aviation
Bellanca 8gcbc
Manufacturer: BELLANCA
The Citabria is a light, single‑engine, two‑seat airplane that first entered production in 1964. Built by Champion Aircraft and later by Bellanca and American Champion, it was designed for flight training and aerobatics, capable of withstanding +5g to –2g. Its conventional gear and simple construction made it popular for personal use and utility work.
Aircraft Facts
- Type Key
- bellanca-8gcbc
- Class
- General Aviation
- Registry Count
- 181
- Example Registration
- N1006E
Specifications
- Wingspan
- 10.19 m / 33 ft
- Length
- 6.91 m / 22 ft
- Height
- 2.03 m / 6 ft
- Max Speed
- 210 km/h / 130 mph
- Cruise Speed
- 201 km/h / 125 mph
- Range
- 864 km / 467 nmi
- Ceiling
- 5200 m / 17000 ft
- First Flight
- 1964
- Production Start
- 1964
- Total Built
- 5238
Variants
- 8GCBC- 181 registrations - Example N1006E
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