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Beech L-23F 'Seminole'

Description
  Manufacturer:Beech
  Base model:L-23
  Designation:L-23
  Version:F
  Nickname:Seminole
  Equivalent to: U-8F
  Designation System:U.S. Air Force
  Designation Period:1942-1962
  Basic role:Liaison

Specifications
  Length: 33' 4" 10.1 m
  Height:14' 2" 4.3 m
  Wingspan: 45' 10" 13.9 m
  Wingarea: 277.0 sq ft 25.7 sq m
  Empty Weight: 4,996 lb 2,265 kg
  Gross Weight: 7,700 lb 3,492 kg

Propulsion
  No. of Engines: 2
  Powerplant: Lycoming IGSO-480-A1A6
  Horsepower (each): 340

Performance
  Range: 1,370 miles 2,206 km
  Cruise Speed: 200 mph 322 km/h 174 kt
  Max Speed: 240 mph 386 km/h 208 kt
  Climb: 1,300 ft/min 396 m/min
  Ceiling: 27,000 ft 8,229 m

Known serial numbers
58-1354 / 58-1356, 60-3453 / 60-3463, 61-2426 / 61-2430