Aeronca Chief and Champion family
The Aeronca Chief and Champion line on this site has two variants. Length runs from the 11 Chief to the 7AC Champion, a spread of 1.3 ft (6.2%). Two different wingspans appear across the line. All share Design Group I and Approach Category A.
The 11 Chief has the 3rd-lowest maximum takeoff weight of the 352 types on this site with a published figure. The 11 Chief has the 4th-highest wingspan-to-length ratio of the 364 types on this site. The 7AC Champion has the 5th-narrowest main gear among the 120 piston aircraft on this site.
Every variant, shortest first
| Variant | Wingspan | Length | Tail height | Max. takeoff weight | Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aeronca 11 Chief | 36.0 ft | 20.8 ft | 6.8 ft | 1,250 lb | I-A |
| Aeronca 7AC Champion | 33.5 ft | 22.1 ft | 7.7 ft | 1,220 lb | I-A |
Source: FAA Aircraft Characteristics Database, October 2024 release. How we measure.