Aeronca L-16
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The Aeronca L-16 is a United States Army liaison aircraft built by Aeronca. It saw extensive service during the Korean War and was essentially a militarized version of the Aeronca Champion. From 1955, large numbers were transferred to the Civil Air Patrol.[1]
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| General information | |
| Type | Liaison aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Aeronca |
| Primary users | United States Army |
| Number built | 609 |
| History | |
| Manufactured | 1946-1950 |
| Developed from | Aeronca Model 7 Champion |
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Derived from the Aeronca Champion (Aeronca Model 7 series), the L-16 primarily replaced the similar Piper L-4 (a modified Piper Cub) in U.S. military service. The L-16 afforded generally better performance, stability, visibility, and comfort, while its safety characteristics were a mix of better and worse than the L-4.[2][3][4]
Variants
- L-16A (7BCM Champion)
- 509 built, 376 of them produced for the Air National Guard,[5] used in Korea 1950, 85 hp (63 kW) Continental O-190-1 (C85) engine.[6]
- L-16B (7CCM Champion)
- Military version of the Model 7AC used as training aircraft for United States Army,[6] 90 hp (67 kW) Continental O-205-1 (C90) engine.[7] 100 were built.[1]
Operators
- National Safety Forces
Specifications (L-16B)
Data from United States Military Aircraft Since 1909[5]
General characteristics
- Crew: Two
- Length: 21 ft 6 in (6.55 m)
- Wingspan: 35 ft 0 in (10.67 m)
- Height: 7 ft 0 in (2.13 m)
- Wing area: 170 sq ft (16 m2)
- Empty weight: 890 lb (404 kg)
- Gross weight: 1,450 lb (658 kg)
- Powerplant: 1 × Continental O-205-1 (C90) air-cooled flat-four, 90 hp (67 kW)
Performance
- Maximum speed: 110 mph (180 km/h, 96 kn)
- Cruise speed: 100 mph (160 km/h, 87 kn)
- Range: 350 mi (560 km, 300 nmi)
- Service ceiling: 14,500 ft (4,400 m)
- Rate of climb: 800 ft/min (4.1 m/s)
See also
Related development
References
Bibliography
External links
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