Aeronca Arrow

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The Aeronca 9 Arrow was an low-wing cabin monoplane with retractable landing gear. It was unveiled in 1947 but never went into full production.

The single prototype (registered NX39581) was destroyed in a crash during a test flight.

[edit] Specifications

[edit] General characteristics

  • Crew: one, pilot
  • Capacity: 1 passenger
  • Length: 19 ft 9 in (6.0 m)
  • Wingspan: 21 ft 11 in (9.1 m)
  • Height: ft in ( m)
  • Wing area: ft² ( m²)
  • Empty weight: lb ( kg)
  • Maximum weight: lb ( kg)
  • Powerplant: 1 × Franklin 4AC, 90 hp (67 kW)

[edit] Performance

  • Maximum speed: 135 mph (217 km/h)
  • Range: miles ( km)
  • Service ceiling: ft ( m)
  • Rate of climb: ft/min ( m/min)

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[edit] References

  • Taylor, Michael J. H. (1989). Jane's Encyclopedia of Aviation. London: Studio Editions, 31. 
  • Aerofiles