General Aviation
Champion 7HC
Manufacturer: Champion
The Aeronca Champion, often called the Champ, is a single‑engine, high‑wing light aircraft designed for training and personal use. First flown in 1944, it entered production in 1945 and became one of the most popular and longest‑produced light planes worldwide. Its tandem seating, conventional tailwheel gear, and simple fabric‑covered structure made it a favorite of flight schools and private owners.
Aircraft Facts
- Type Key
- champion-7hc
- Class
- General Aviation
- Registry Count
- 11
- Example Registration
- N101F
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
- 7HC- 8 registrations - Example N101F
- AERONCA 7HC- 3 registrations - Example N8906R