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Model 7 Champion
AeroncaChampion AircraftBellancaAmerican Champion Aircraft · Light utility aircraft / trainerHarris · WWII (1939–1945)
The Aeronca Model 7 Champion, commonly known as the "Champ", or "Airknocker", is a single-engine light airplane with a high wing, generally configured with fixed conventional landing gear and tandem seating for two occupants.
Specifications
- Category
- Fixed Wing
- Sub-Category
- Trainer
- Domain
- Civil
- Era
- WWII (1939–1945)
- Manufacturer
- AeroncaChampion AircraftBellancaAmerican Champion Aircraft
- Co-Manufacturer
- Champion Aircraft; Bellanca; American Champion Aircraft
- Operator
- private owners; flight schools, aircraft rental services, United States Air Force, Air National Guard; U.S. Army; Civil Air Patrol
- Primary Role
- Light utility aircraft / trainerHarris
- Status
- Production completed
- Service Entry
- 1945
- Produced
- 1946–19512007–2018
- Engine
- 1× four cylinder, horizontally opposed piston aircraft engine
- Thrust / Power
- 65 hp
- Length (ft)
- 21
- Wingspan (ft)
- 35
- Empty Weight (lb)
- 740
- MTOW (lb)
- 1220
- Service Ceiling (ft)
- 12500
- Range (mi)
- 270
- Max Speed (mph)
- 95