Aero Commander Lark Commander 180
Aero Commander · United States · first flew 1963 · light aircraft
The Lark Commander 180 was a high-wing four-seat light aircraft produced by Aero Commander in the early 1960s, powered by a 180 hp Lycoming O-360 engine.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.41 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- High-wing four-seat light aircraft
- Part of the Aero Commander Lark family
- Fixed tricycle undercarriage with 180 hp Lycoming
A conventional high-wing strut-braced monoplane with a fixed tricycle undercarriage; distinguished from the Cessna 172 by a slightly wider fuselage and different cowling profile.
Specifications
- The Aero Commander Lark Commander 180 has a length of 7.41 m (24 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 10.97 m (36 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 249 km/h (155 mph).
- Typical crew: 1, up to 4 occupants.
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History
Aero Commander expanded its product line into the light single-engine market with the Lark series in the early 1960s, offering the Lark Commander in 150 and 180 hp variants to compete against Cessna and Piper offerings.
Variants
The Lark Commander family included 150 hp and 180 hp versions; the design lineage fed into the Volaire models when the light-singles division was reorganised.
Where you'll see it
Marketed primarily in the United States for private and business travel, the Lark Commander 180 achieved modest sales before being discontinued as Aero Commander refocused on twin-engine types.
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