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Aeronca 65 Super Chief

Light Utility · Interwar (1919–1938)

Aeronca 65 Super Chief — Light Utility
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The Aeronca Model 50 Chief is an American light plane of the late 1930s. Consumer demand for more comfort, longer range and better instrumentation resulted in its development in 1938, powered by a 50-horsepower (37-kilowatt) Continental, Franklin or Lycoming engine. A 65-horsepower (48-kilowatt) Continental engine powered the Model 65 Super Chief, which was also built in a flight trainer version, the Model TC-65 Defender, with its rear seat positioned nine inches higher than the front for better visibility.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Sub-Category
Light Utility
Domain
Civil
Era
Interwar (1919–1938)
Engine
1× air-cooled flat-four piston engine
Thrust / Power
50 hp
Length (ft)
21
Wingspan (ft)
36
Empty Weight (lb)
669
MTOW (lb)
1130
Service Ceiling (ft)
14000
Range (mi)
250
Max Speed (mph)
100