Aeronca 7 Champion
Trainer / Touring Aircraft
The Aeronca Model 7 Champion is a single-engine two-seat light touring and trainer aircraft produced by the US-American manufacturer Aeronca Aircraft Corporation. The US Army liaison variant was designated L-16.
The Aeronca 7 Champion is a development of the prewar Aeronca Model K Scout and was developed together with the Aeronca Model 11 Chief.
| Crew | 1 | |
| Passengers | 1 | |
| Propulsion | 1 Piston Engine | |
| Engine Model | Continental A-65-8 | |
| Engine Power | 48 kW | 65 hp |
| Speed | 161 km/h | 87 kts 100 mph |
| Service Ceiling | 3.780 m | 12.400 ft |
| Range | 741 km | 400 NM 460 mi. |
| Empty Weight | 325 kg | 717 lbs |
| max. Takeoff Weight | 533 kg | 1.175 lbs |
| Wing Span | 10,73 m | 35 ft 2 in |
| Wing Area | 15,8 m² | 170 ft² |
| Length | 6,65 m | 21 ft 10 in |
| Height | 2,13 m | 6 ft 12 in |
| First Flight | 1945 | |
| Production Status | out of production | |
| Total Production | >10000 | |
| Developed from | Aeronca Scout | |
| ICAO Code | CH7A | |
| Data for (Version) | Aeronca 7AC | |
| [Photo-ID: 13318] © Karsten Palt 2016-09-10 | |
 | Aeronca 7AC Champion Reg.: D-EHYD c/n: 7AC-3957 |
| Oldtimer-Fliegertreffen 2016 [Kirchheim unter Teck - Hahnweide (EDST)] | |
| [Photo-ID: 13163] © Karsten Palt 2016-10-09 | |
 | Aeronca 7AC Champion Reg.: NC2758E c/n: 7AC-6338 |
| Oakland Aviation Museum [Oakland, CA] | |
| [Photo-ID: 7376] © Karsten Palt 2013-09-07 | |
 | Aeronca 7EC Champion Reg.: N7472B c/n: 7EC-530 |
| Oldtimer-Fliegertreffen 2013 [Kirchheim unter Teck - Hahnweide (EDST)] | |