Aeronca Champ vs Taylorcraft BC-12
The Aeronca Champ and Taylorcraft BC-12 are classic fabric two-seaters — the Champ tandem, the Taylorcraft side-by-side.
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 | Taylorcraft BC-12 |
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| All events | 7 | 48 |
| Serious | 0 | 9 |
| Fatal | 1 | 7 |
| Fatalities | 2 | 8 |
| % Fatal | 14% | 15% |
Full Specs Comparison
| Spec / Model | Aeronca Champ | Taylorcraft BC-12 |
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| Cruise Speed | 74 kts (137 km/h) | 83 kts (154 km/h) |
| Range | 230 nm (426 km) | 326 nm (604 km) |
| Max Gross Weight | 1,220 lbs (553 kg) | 1,200 lbs (544 kg) |
Which Should You Buy: Aeronca Champ or Taylorcraft BC-12?
Bottom line: Choose the Champ for tandem classic training feel; choose the Taylorcraft for side-by-side seating and light economy. Champ = tandem; Taylorcraft = side-by-side. ================================================================ # CROSS-REFS ================================================================ - Piper/Taylorcraft/Luscombe mirrors in those files. Chief 11AC = side-by-side Aeronca sibling.
Pick the Champ if…
Pick the BC-12 if…
- Faster cruise — 83 kts vs 74 kts.
- Longer range — 326 nm vs 230 nm.
Auto-generated from current market data and published specs. Confirm with a pre-buy inspection and professional appraisal.