Aeronca Arrow

Aeronca Arrow
Role
National origin	United States of America
Manufacturer	Aeronca
Introduction	1947

The Aeronca Model 9 Arrow was a low-wing all-metal cabin monoplane with retractable landing gear.^[1] It was marketed to returning pilots from World War II^[2] and unveiled in 1947 but never went into production.

The single prototype (registered NX39581) was destroyed in a crash during a test flight due to propeller failure.

Specifications

Crew: one, pilot
Capacity: 1 passenger
Length: 19 ft 9 in (6.0 m)
Wingspan: 21 ft 11 in (9.1 m)
Powerplant: 1 × Franklin 4AC, 90 hp (67 kW)
Maximum speed: 135 mph (217 km/h)

Notes

↑ R. W. Simpson. Airlife's general aviation: a guide to postwar general aviation manufacturers and their aircraft.
↑ John Paul Andrews. Your personal plane, Issue 1018; Issue 1945.

References

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Taylor, Michael J. H. (1989). Jane's Encyclopedia of Aviation. London: Studio Editions. p. 31.
Aerofiles: Aeronca 9 Arrow

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