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Aeronca Chief

Aeronca · Light utility aircraft · Early Jet (1946–1969)

Aeronca Chief — Light utility aircraft
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The Aeronca Chief is a single-engine, light aircraft with fixed conventional landing gear and two seats in side-by-side configuration, which entered production in the United States in 1945.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Sub-Category
General Aviation
Domain
Civil
Era
Early Jet (1946–1969)
Manufacturer
Aeronca
Primary Role
Light utility aircraft
Service Entry
1946
Produced
1946–1950
Engine
Continental A-65
Thrust / Power
65 hp
Length (ft)
20
Wingspan (ft)
36
Empty Weight (lb)
820
MTOW (lb)
1350
Range (mi)
420
Max Speed (mph)
100