Aeronca L

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The Aeronca L was a light aircraft developed in 1935. Quite unlike other Aeronca designs, it was a low-wing monoplane that featured side-by-side seating in a completely enclosed cabin. The design reflected the greater attention being paid to aerodynamics in the period and included large wheel spats for the fixed undercarriage and a Townsend ring for the engine.

[edit] Variants

• LA - LeBlond 5DE engine
• LB - LeBlond 5DF engine
• LC - Warner Scarab Jr engine

[edit] Specifications (Model LC)

[edit] General characteristics

• Crew: one, pilot
• Capacity: 1 passenger
• Length: 22 ft 6 in (6.9 m)
• Wingspan: 36 ft 0 in (10.9 m)
• Height: 7 ft 0 in (2.1 m)
• Wing area: 150 ft² (13.9 m²)
• Empty weight: lb ( kg)
• Maximum weight: 1,852 lb (850 kg)
• Powerplant: 1 × Walter Scarab Jr, 90 hp (67 kW)

[edit] Performance

• Maximum speed: 123 mph (198 km/h)
• Range: 535 miles (860 km)
• Service ceiling: ft ( m)
• Rate of climb: ft/min ( m/min)

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[edit] References

• Taylor, J. H. (ed) (1989) Jane's Encyclopedia of Aviation. Studio Editions: London. p.31
• Holcomb's Aerodrome