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American Champion

American Champion Decathlon 8KCAB Super Decathlon (180 hp)

BL8
Fora do escopo executivo · Aviação geral
Single-Engine Piston✓ in production1972 present
Range
—
MTOW
885 kg
Cruise
123 kt · 228 km/h
Seats
2
2 seats (pilot included)
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The American Champion Decathlon 8KCAB Super Decathlon (180 hp) is a single-engine piston in production since 1972. It has a cruise speed of 123 kt (228 km/h), 2 seats (pilot included).

Source: RAB-ANAC (data as of 9/23/2026) and Jet Tracker catalog (spec sheet reviewed on 8/8/2026).

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Temporal identity

First flight
01 de jan de 1970
FAA cert.
—
ANAC cert.
—
Deliveries start
—
Units produced
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Versão acrobática mais capaz da família Champion, biplace tandem certificado para +6g e -5g, com motor Lycoming AEIO-360 de 180 hp com sistemas de combustível e óleo para voo invertido. No Brasil o Super Decathlon é o padrão de instrução acrobática em escolas e aeroclubes. Segue em produção pela American Champion nos Estados Unidos.

Detailed specs

Performance

Potência
180 hp (134 kW)
Motor
Lycoming AEIO-360-H1B

Cabin and comfort

Detailed specs pending

Avionics and engines

Detailed specs pending

Operating costs

Detailed specs pending

External dimensions

Comprimento total
6,98 m
Envergadura
9,75 m
Altura
2,35 m

Weights & fuel

Peso operacional vazio (OEW)
592 kg
Peso máximo de decolagem (MTOW)
885 kg
Capacidade de combustível
151 L
Capacidade de combustível
270 lb

Cabin

Standard configuration
2 typical seats (pilot included)
Length
—
Width
—
Height
—
Volume
—
Baggage
—

History

First flight - 1970

1970

Market position

Market position analysis pending.

Brazil Fleet

BR analysis pending.

Global fleet

Global distribution pending.

Lineage

Model with no documented lineage in the manufacturer's line.

Curiosities and highlights

Curated knowledge pending.

Frequently asked questions

How fast is the American Champion Decathlon 8KCAB Super Decathlon (180 hp)?+

Cruise speed is 123 kt, equivalent to 228 km/h.

How many passengers does the American Champion Decathlon 8KCAB Super Decathlon (180 hp) seat?+

The American Champion Decathlon 8KCAB Super Decathlon (180 hp) has 2 seats in total, counting the pilot seat: up to 1 passenger.