L-5 Sentinel
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| L-5 Sentinel | |
|---|---|
| Type | Liason / Observation / Light plane |
| Manufacturer | Stinson |
The L-5 "Sentinel" began life as the pre-war Stinson model 105. The model 105 was nicknamed the "Voyager", built by the Stinson division of Consolidated Vultee. When the war broke out, the "Voyager" was pressed into service as a liason aircraft. It also flew in the artillery spotter role and as an air ambulance. The military L-5's had their fuselages structurally reinforced and lengthened to accommodate two litter patients.
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[edit] Development
[edit] Operational history
Capable of operating from forward unimproved airstrips, the L-5 "Sentinel" delivered information and needed supplies to the front line troops On the return trip, she would evacuate the badly wounded soldiers to rear area field hospitals for medical attention.
[edit] Variants
Three versions were produced for the US Army Air Force; the L-5 and L-5A standard two-seat short-range aircraft, the latter being identical to the L-5 except for having a 24 volt electrical system, and the L-5B, or Sentinel II, was adapted to carry a stretcher or light cargo.
[edit] Aircraft markings
[edit] Units using this aircraft
The United States Army Air Force used this aircraft in the European and Pacific theater during World War II.
Over 3,000 L-5s were constructed and served with distinction in Europe and in the Pacific.
[edit] Specifications (L-5)
Data from March Field Air Museum web site [1]
General characteristics
- Crew: 2 (pilot and observer)
- Length: 24 ft 1 in (7.34m)
- Wingspan: 34ft 0 in (10.36m)
- Height: 7 ft 11 in (2.41m)
- Wing area: 155 ft² (14.40m²)
- Empty weight: 1550 lb (702kg)
- Loaded weight: 2020 lb (916kg)
- Useful load: lb (kg)
- Max takeoff weight: 2050 lb (929kg)
- Powerplant: 1× Lycoming O-435-1 , 185hp (kW)
Performance
- Never exceed speed: 112.97 knots (130mph, 209km/h)
- Maximum speed: 112.97 knots (130mph, 209km/h)
- Cruise speed: 77.84 knots (90mph, 144km/h)
- Stall speed: knots (mph, km/h)
- Range: nm (420mi, 676km)
- Service ceiling: 15,800 ft (4,815.60m)
- Rate of climb: ft/min (m/s)
- Wing loading: lb/ft² (kg/m²)
- Power/mass: hp/lb (W/kg)
[edit] References
- ^ Stinson L-5 Sentinel. March Field Air Museum. Retrieved on 8 December, 2006.
