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The side by side two seat Model K was the successor to the Aeronca C-3
“Flying Bathtub”. It was a more modern design and was available as the
Model KC with a 40hp Continental; the Model KCA with a 50hp(37kW)
Continental; the Model KF with a 50hp Franklin and the Model KM with a
50hp Menasco. Production ended in June 1939 and around 30 remain of
which a sizeable number are airworthy.
NC19723 c/n K-244 USA
2 seat light aircraft first flown in 1937
Engine: 40hp(30kW) Aeronca E-113
Length: 20’7”(6.26m)
Height: 6’7”(2.0m)
Wingspan: 36’0”(10.96m)
No.built: 357
Range: 250miles(400km)
Cruising speed: 80mph(128kmh) Empty weight: 588lb(267kg)
Maximum take-off weight: 1040lb(472kg)
Another two examples of the Aeronca K Scout are illustrated below.
CF-EIY c/n K-264
VH-ACK
c/n K-162 |
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