Ercoupe 415-C vs Aeronca Champ
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
- For sale now
- 6
- Listed on 2+ marketplaces
- 1
- Source marketplaces
- 4
- Model years available
- 1946–1947
No active listings right now.
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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) | Ercoupe 415-C | Aeronca Champ |
|---|---|---|
| All events | 38 | 7 |
| Serious | 4 | 0 |
| Fatal | 8 | 1 |
| Fatalities | 11 | 2 |
| % Fatal | 21% | 14% |
Full Specs Comparison
| Spec / Model | Ercoupe 415-C | Aeronca Champ |
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| Price Range | $25,400 – $45,000 | — |
| Category | Single Engine Piston | — |
| Model Specifications | ||
| Seats | 2 | — |
| Cruise Speed | 83 kts (154 km/h) | 74 kts (137 km/h) |
| Range | 260 nm (482 km) | 230 nm (426 km) |
| Max Gross Weight | 1,260 lbs (572 kg) | 1,220 lbs (553 kg) |
| Engines | 1 x Piston | — |
Which Should You Buy: Ercoupe 415-C or Aeronca Champ?
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 415-C if…
- Faster cruise — 83 kts vs 74 kts.
- Longer range — 260 nm vs 230 nm.
Pick the Champ if…
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