Aeronca C-1 Cadet
| C-1 Cadet | |
|---|---|
| |
| The final remaining C-1, converted to a C-2N | |
| Role | Single-seat light sport aircraft |
| National origin | United States |
| Manufacturer | Aeronca |
| First flight | 1931 |
| Number built | 3 |
The Aeronca C-1 Cadet was a high performance version of the Aeronca C-2 developed by Aeronca and first flown in 1931.[1][2]
Development
[edit]The C-1 was a wire-braced high-wing monoplane with a fixed tail skid landing gear and powered by a 36 hp (27 kW) Aeronca E-113 flat-twin piston engine.[1] Apart from a more powerful engine the C-1 also had a strengthened fuselage and reduced span wings compared with the C-2.[1] Only three were built and following the death of a company executive when the prototype crashed, one was scrapped and the other was converted into an Aeronca C-2N.[2]
Specifications
[edit]Data from Orbis[1]
General characteristics
- Crew: 1
- Wingspan: 29 ft 0 in (8.84 m)
- Wing area: 115 sq ft (10.7 m2)
- Empty weight: 426 lb (193 kg)
- Max takeoff weight: 700 lb (318 kg)
- Powerplant: 1 × Aeronca E-113 flat-twin piston, 36 hp (27 kW)
Performance
- Maximum speed: 95 mph (153 km/h, 83 kn)
- Cruise speed: 80 mph (130 km/h, 70 kn)
- Service ceiling: 12,500 ft (3,800 m)
See also
[edit]Related development
References
[edit]Notes
[edit]- ^ a b c d Orbis 1985, p. 59
- ^ a b "American airplanes - Aeronca". www.aerofiles.com. 7 April 2009. Archived from the original on 2010-03-24. Retrieved 2010-03-09.
Bibliography
[edit]- The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Aircraft (Part Work 1982-1985). Orbis Publishing.