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Aeronca L-3, Stinson L-4, L-5 Stinson
Technical Information

Background
Liaison aircraft used during World War II in the Pacific.

Aeronca L-3 (O-59) Grasshopper
Light observation plane flown by the US Army during the war, for liason, transportation and artillery spotting, among other roles.

Piper L-4 (O-59) Grasshopper
Light observation plane flown by the US Army during the war, for liason, transportation and artillery spotting, among other roles. Equipped with a Continental engine.

Stinson L-5 (U-19) Sentinal
Light observation plane flown by the US Army during the war, for liason, transportation and artillery spotting, among other roles. Equiped with a Lycoming engine.

Technical Details (L-5)
Crew  Two (pilot, observer)
Engine  Lycoming O-435-1, 185hp
Span  34ft 0 in (10.36m)
Length  24 ft 1 in (7.34m)
Height  7 ft 11 in (2.41m)
Maximum Speed 163 mph
Range  375 nm
Armament  none

Last Updated
May 8, 2009

 

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