![]() ![]() Those performance numbers seem a bit "optimistic" to me.Īs for relative performance versus the Champ. 1145 fpm), and that sea-level takeoff over a 50' obstacle were somewhat longer as well (860 ft v.s. The book says that the O-235 version was about 73 lbs lighter, climbed a little slower (728 fpm v.s. The only significant difference between the 7ECA (115 HP) and the 7GCBC (115 HP) were the "flapped wings" on the 7GCBC, which gave it a lower stall speed and reduced takeoff / landing distances. I strongly suspect that the vast majority went out the door with the 150 HP engine. According to the Bellanca Owner's Manual that I have for the very early Citabrias, the 7GCBC was available with either the Lycoming O-235-C1 (115 HP), or the O-320-A2B (150 HP). ![]()
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