Castle Air Museum, Atwater California
Piper
L-21A
'Grasshopper'
SN: 51-15713
Description
  Manufacturer:
Piper
  Base model:
L-21
  Designation:
L-21
  Version:
A
  Nickname:
Grasshopper
  Designation System:
U.S. Air Force
  Designation Period:
1942-1962
  Basic role:
Liaison
  See Also:
  Serial/Bureau Number:
51-15713
  Location:
Castle Air Museum, Atwater California
Specifications
  Length:
22' 7"
6.8 m
  Height:
6' 6"
1.9 m
  Wingspan:
35' 3"
10.7 m
  Wingarea:
179.0 sq ft
16.6 sq m
  Empty Weight:
950 lb
430 kg
  Gross Weight:
1,580 lb
716 kg
Propulsion
  No. of Engines:
1
  Powerplant:
Lycoming O-290-D
  Horsepower (each):
125
Performance
  Range:
770 miles
1,239 km
  Cruise Speed:
115 mph
185 km/h
100 kt
  Max Speed:
123 mph
198 km/h
107 kt
  Climb:
1,000 ft/min
304 m/min
  Ceiling:
21,650 ft
6,598 m