Stinson L-13
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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 Co as the Centaur.
[edit] Specifications (L-13A)
This aircraft article is missing some (or all) of its specifications. If you have a source, you can help Wikipedia by adding them.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 flat 6, 245 hp (183 kW)
Performance
- Maximum speed: 115 mph (184 km/h)
- Range: 368 miles (589 km)
- Service ceiling: 15,000 ft (4,573 m)
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