Bellanca 8 Scout
Piston • single engine • High Wing • Fixed gear
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Mission Profile
113
KTAS
Cruise Speed
2
Occupants
695
nm
Max Range
400
lbs
Wet Payload
About the Bellanca 8 Scout
The American Champion 8GCBC Scout is a rugged ‘aerial pickup truck.’ While it shares a fuselage profile with the Citabria, the Scout features a significantly larger wing, a 180 HP Lycoming O-360, and a constant-speed propeller as standard equipment.
Key Features for GA Buyers
- Utility Champion: Often used for glider and banner towing due to its high torque and cooling efficiency at low speeds.
- Backcountry Access: The wide-track landing gear is excellent for rough terrain, and the aircraft is often fitted with 26-inch or 31-inch Tundra tires.
- Optional ‘Denali’ Package: Modern versions can be equipped with a 210 HP engine, making it one of the best-climbing tandem taildraggers on the market.
Trade-offs
- The ‘Maule’ Comparison: While it has great STOL performance, it lacks the side-by-side seating and ‘fifth door’ versatility found in a Maule.
- Cruise Speed: Despite the constant-speed prop, the large wing and draggy airframe limit cross-country speed to around 113 kts.
Technical Specifications
Dimensions
- Wingspan
- 36.33 ft
- Length
- 23.0 ft
- Height
- 9.7 ft
Weights
- Max Takeoff Weight
- 2,150 lbs
- Max Landing Weight
- 2,150 lbs
- Useful Load
- 820 lbs
- Fuel Capacity
- 70 gal
Performance
- Cruise Speed
- 113 KTAS
- Range
- 695 NM
- Service Ceiling
- 17,000 ft
- Rate of Climb
- 1075 fpm
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