American Champion Super Decathlon

American Champion Super Decathlon

Engine make:

Lycoming AEIO-360-H1B

Horsepower:

180 @ 2700 rpm

Length (ft.): 22.9

Height (ft.):

7.7

Wingspan (ft.):

32

Wing loading (lbs./sq. ft.):

10.64

Power loading (lbs./hp):

10

Cabin width (in.):

30

Cabin height (in.):

47

Empty weight (lbs.):

1340

Gross weight (Acrobatic, lbs.):

1800

Gross weight (Normal, lbs.):

1950

Useful load (lbs.):

610

Payload, full fuel (lbs.):

376

Fuel capacity (gals.): 40
Baggage capacity (lbs.): 100
G-load factor: +6/-5
PERFORMANCE

Max cruise speed (mhp)

155

Vs (mph):

53

Rate of climb (fpm): 1280

Takeoff ground roll (ft.):

495

Landing ground roll (ft.): 425

Fuel consumption (5000 ft., gph):

9.5

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