Aeronca Champ vs Ercoupe 415-C
The Ercoupe 415 and Aeronca Champ are affordable two-seat classics — the Ercoupe a low-wing tricycle, the Champ a high-wing tailwheel.
Live Market Snapshot
Current asking-price market, aggregated across multiple marketplaces · refreshed daily
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- For sale now
- 6
- Listed on 2+ marketplaces
- 1
- Source marketplaces
- 4
- Model years available
- 1946–1947
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Safety Record
Absolute counts scale with fleet size — the most-produced types log more events without being less safe. Compare the % fatal.
| NTSB (1982–now) | Aeronca Champ | Ercoupe 415-C |
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| All events | 7 | 38 |
| Serious | 0 | 4 |
| Fatal | 1 | 8 |
| Fatalities | 2 | 11 |
| % Fatal | 14% | 21% |
Full Specs Comparison
| Spec / Model | Aeronca Champ | Ercoupe 415-C |
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| Price Range | — | $25,400 – $45,000 |
| Category | — | Single Engine Piston |
| Model Specifications | ||
| Seats | — | 2 |
| Cruise Speed | 74 kts (137 km/h) | 83 kts (154 km/h) |
| Range | 230 nm (426 km) | 260 nm (482 km) |
| Max Gross Weight | 1,220 lbs (553 kg) | 1,260 lbs (572 kg) |
| Engines | — | 1 x Piston |
Which Should You Buy: Aeronca Champ or Ercoupe 415-C?
Bottom line: Choose the Ercoupe for forgiving tricycle ease; choose the Aeronca Champ for classic tailwheel/stick-and-rudder flying and vintage charm. Ercoupe = easy/tricycle; Champ = tailwheel/classic. ================================================================ # CROSS-REFS ================================================================ - Luscombe/Aeronca/Taylorcraft mirrors in those files. Verify two-control vs three-control config (see safety).
Pick the Champ if…
Pick the 415-C if…
- Faster cruise — 83 kts vs 74 kts.
- Longer range — 260 nm vs 230 nm.
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