AERONCA C-2

1929

Plane & Pilot

Tuesday, February 10, 2009 at 12:00 AM ET

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Edited By: Omar Filipović

Key Takeaways:

The Aeronca C-2, debuted in 1929, was the first truly light plane manufactured in quantity by Cincinnati's Aeronautical Corp. of America.
It featured a 26-hp Aeronca two-cylinder engine and conventional construction with a high-braced wing and a welded steel-tube fuselage covered with fabric.
Despite its modest horsepower, the C-2 offered good performance, and a total of 112 units were produced, including a C-2 Deluxe version with a 36-hp engine that improved speed but reduced range.

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Cincinnati’s Aeronautical Corp. of America debuted the Aeronca C-2 at the Los Angeles Air Races of 1929. It was the first truly light plane to be manufactured in quantity. Despite the obvious limitations of its 26-hp engine, specifically designed for use in the company’s light aircraft, performance was said to be good. Construction of the C-2 was conventional, utilizing a highbraced wing with two spruce spars and a welded steel-tube fuselage covered with fabric. Production totaled 112, including the C-2 Deluxe version, which featured a 36-hp Aeronca powerplant. The increased horsepower added about 20 mph to the C-2’s top speed and cruise speed but limited its range to 175 miles.