Aeronca Model 11 Chief

Touring Aircraft

Aeronca 11AC Chief © Simon Thomas
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The Aeronca Model 11 Chief is a single-engine two-seat light touring aircraft produced by the US-American manufacturer Aeronca Aircraft Corporation.
The Aeronca Model 11 Chief is a development of the prewar Aeronca Model K Scout and was developed together with the Aeronca Model 7 Champion.
Crew1
Passengers1
Propulsion1 Piston Engine
Engine ModelContinental A-65-8
Engine Power48 kW65 hp
Speed169 km/h91 kts
  105 mph
Service Ceiling3.292 m10.800 ft
Range530 km286 NM
329 mi.
Empty Weight329 kg725 lbs
max. Takeoff Weight567 kg1.250 lbs
Wing Span11,00 m36 ft 1 in
Wing Area16,3 m²175 ft²
Length6,35 m20 ft 10 in
Height2,08 m6 ft 10 in
First Flight1945
Production Statusout of production
Total Production>2300
ICAO CodeAR11
Data for (Version)Aeronca 11AC Chief