Aeronca 11 Chief
| Aeronca 11 Chief | |
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_taxiing_at_Wagga_Wagga_Airport.jpg) Aeronca 11 Chief |
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| Type: | light single-engine touring aircraft , sport aircraft |
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| First flight: |
1946 |
| Production time: |
1945-1950 |
The Aeronca 11 Chief was a two-seat, light travel and sports aircraft produced by the US manufacturer Aeronca .
History and equipment
The model had a wide hull to accommodate two seats next to each other. The engine cowling was moved further down for better visibility. There was a device for trimming the aircraft according to Federal Aviation Administration guidelines . The version Aeronca 11 AC Chief with a Continental engine and an output of 65 or 85 hp appeared in 1946.
Technical specifications
| Parameter | Aeronca 11 AC Chief data |
|---|---|
| length | 6.40 m |
| height | 1.90 m |
| span | 10.88 m |
| Empty mass | 350 kg |
| Max. Takeoff mass | 544 kg |
| drive | a Continental A85 with 48 kW (65 PS) output |
| propeller | Two-blade wooden propeller |
| Tank capacity | 60 liters |
| Wing area | 15.70 m² |
| Top speed | 170 km / h |
| Cruising speed | 153 km / h |
| Landing speed | 65 km / h |
| Service ceiling | 4200 m |
| Range | 450 km |
literature
- Klaus-Jochen Rieger: Handbook of classic aircraft from Aer 45 to Zlin Z-43. Verlag HEEL GmbH, Königswinter 2011, page 14, ISBN 978-3-86852-097-2
Web links
Commons : Aeronca 11 Chief - Collection of images, videos and audio files
