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| Engine make/model: | 180 hp Lycoming O-360-C1G | |
| Propeller type: | 76-in., two-blade Hartzell (standard); 72-in., three-blade Hartzell (as reviewed) | |
| Empty weight, std. (lbs.): | 1400 | |
| Gross weight (lbs.): | 2150 | |
| Useful load (lbs.): | 750 | |
| Payload, full std. fuel (lbs.): | 540 | |
| Fuel capacity (lbs.): | 36 (standard); 72 (optional) | |
| Wingspan: | 36.2 ft. | |
| Overall length: | 23 ft. | |
| Overall height: | 9.7 ft. | |
| Wing area (sq. ft.): | 180 | |
| Wing loading (lbs./sq. ft.): | 11.9 | |
| Power loading (lbs./hp): | 11.9 | |
| Seating capacity: | 2 (tandem) | |
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| Vx (mph): | 61 | |
| Vy (mph): | 76 | |
| Vne (mph): | 162 | |
| Vs (mph): | 54 | |
| Vso (mph): | 49 | |
| Max level speed, SL (mph): | 140 | |
| Best rate of climb, SL (fpm): | 1075 | |
| Service ceiling (ft.): | 17,000 | |
| Takeoff ground roll (ft.): | 490 | |
| Takeoff over 50 ft. obstacle (ft.): | 1025 | |
| Landing ground roll (ft.): | 420 | |
| Source: American Champion Aircraft | ||
