General Aviation

Champion 11BC

Manufacturer: Champion

The Aeronca Chief, also known as the Champion 11BC, is a single‑engine, light aircraft produced by Aeronca from 1946 to 1950. It features side‑by‑side seating, a fixed conventional landing gear, and a welded metal‑tubing fuselage covered in fabric. Designed as a gentle trainer and personal aircraft, it followed the 7AC Champion.

Aircraft Facts

Type Key
champion-11bc
Class
General Aviation
Registry Count
1
Example Registration
N3688E

Specifications

Wingspan
11 m / 36 ft
Length
6.22 m / 20 ft
Height
2.13 m / 7 ft
Max Speed
160 km/h / 100 mph
Cruise Speed
153 km/h / 95 mph
Range
680 km / 360 nmi
First Flight
1945
Production Start
1946
Production End
1950
Total Built
2300

Variants

  • 11BC- 1 registrations - Example N3688E

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