Stinson L-13

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L-13 Grasshopper
Type Observation and Utility Aircraft
Manufacturer Stinson Aircraft Company
Status Inactive
Primary user United States Army
Number built 300

The Stinson L-13 (sometimes known as the Grasshopper, like other aircraft of its type) was a US military utility aircraft first flown in 1946. Developed when Stinson was a subsidiary of Consolidated Vultee, rights to it were not included in the 1948 sale of Stinson to Piper. Mass production was therefore undertaken by Convair, which built some 300 of them.

It was a conventional high-wing tailwheel monoplane used for observation, liaison, and air ambulance duties. Following their military service, some were converted for civil bush flying use by Acme Aircraft Company as the Centaur.

[edit] Specifications (L-13A)

General characteristics

  • Crew: one, pilot
  • Capacity: two passengers
  • Length: 31 ft 9 in (9.68 m)
  • Wingspan: 40 ft 6 in (12.35 m)
  • Height: 13 ft 10 in (4.22 m)
  • Loaded weight: 2,900 lb (1,318 kg)
  • Powerplant: 1× Franklin O-425-9 piston engine flat 6, 245 hp (183 kW)

Performance


[edit] See also

Comparable aircraft L-19 Bird Dog

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