Aeronca L-16

The Aeronca L-16 was a United States Army liaison aircraft built by Aeronca. It saw extensive service during the Korean War. It was essentially a militarized version of the Aeronca Champion. From 1955 large numbers were transferred to the Civil Air Patrol.

Variants

Operators

 United States

  • National Guard of the United States
  • United States Army
  • Civil Air Patrol

    •  Japan

  • National Safety Forces

    • Specifications (L-16B)

    Data from United States Military Aircraft Since 1909

    General characteristics

  • Crew: 2
  • Length: 21 ft 6 in (6.55 m)
  • Wingspan: 35 ft (10.67 m)
  • Height: 7 ft (2.13 m)
  • Wing area: 170 sq ft (15.79 m²)
  • Empty weight: 890 lb (403.7 kg)
  • Loaded weight: 1,450 lb (657.71 kg)
  • Powerplant: 1 × Continental O-205-1, 80 hp (58.84 kW)

    • Performance

  • Maximum speed: 96 kn (110 mph, 177.03 km/h)
  • Cruise speed: 87 kn (100 mph, 160.93 km/h)
  • Range: 304.14 nmi (350 mi, 563.27 km)
  • Service ceiling: 14,500 ft (4267 m)
  • Rate of climb: 800 ft/min (4.06 m/s)

    • Armament

    None

    See also

  • Aeronca Model 7 Champion


    • References

  • Andrade, John (1979). U.S.Military Aircraft Designations and Serials since 1909. Midland Counties Publications. ISBN 0-904597-22-9. 
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