United States Army Air Force

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.

 


L-5 at Hollandia
Role   

Liason

Crew   

 1-2, (3)

Engines   

 One

Span   
37' 4"
Length   
31' 9"
Height   
12' 4"
Max. Speed   
362 mph
Range   
850 miles
Armament   
none

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