Akron / Funk Model B

Touring Aircraft

Funk B, NC24116, c/n 45 © David Lednicer
Photo ©: David Lednicer (Photos at airliners.net)
The Funk Model B is a single-engine two-seat light touring aircraft produced by the US-American manufacturer Akron Aircraft Company, later renamed Funk Aircraft Company.
Crew1
Passengers1
Propulsion1 Piston Engine
Engine ModelContinental C-85-12F
Engine Power63 kW85 hp
Speed189 km/h102 kts
  117 mph
Service Ceiling4.724 m15.500 ft
Range587 km317 NM
365 mi.
Empty Weight404 kg891 lbs
max. Takeoff Weight612 kg1.350 lbs
Wing Span10,67 m35 ft 0 in
Wing Area15,7 m²169 ft²
Length6,22 m20 ft 5 in
Height1,85 m6 ft 1 in
First Flight1936
Production Statusout of production
Total Production> 300
Data for (Version)Funk B-85-C
VariantsModel B, B-75-L, B-85-C Bee