American Champion 8KCAB Super Decathlon
The American Champion 8KCAB Super Decathlon
Number in fleet: 1
- Primary use: Upset recovery training
- Engine: Lycoming AEIO-360-H1B (180BHP at 2700RPM)
- Fuel capacity: 40 gallons
- Weight: 1305 pounds (standard empty), 1950 pounds (max. takeoff), 1800 pounds (max. gross aerobatic), 645 pounds (max. useful load)
- Dimensions: 22.9 feet long, 7.7 feet high, 32 feet wing span, 169 feet2 wing area
- Speed: 155 mph (max at sea level), 141 mph (cruise, 75 percent power)
- Stall speed: 57 mph
- Service ceiling: 16,000 feet
- Takeoff distance: 1,061 feet (total distance over 50 feet obstacle)
- Landing distance: 1,126 feet (total distance over 50 feet obstacle)