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National Museum of Naval Aviation, NAS Pensacola Florida
Cessna O-1A 'Bird Dog' SN: 51-4981

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Description
  Manufacturer:Cessna
  Base model:O-1
  Designation:O-1
  Version:A
  Nickname:Bird Dog
  Equivalent to: L-19A OE-1
  Designation System:U.S. Tri-Service
  Designation Period:1962-Present
  Basic role:Observation
  Crew:Pilot & Observer
  See Also:L-19
  Serial/Bureau Number:51-4981
  Location:National Museum of Naval Aviation, NAS Pensacola Florida

Specifications
  Length: 25' 9" 7.8 m
  Height:7' 6" 2.2 m
  Wingspan: 36' 10.9 m
  Empty Weight: 1,400 lb 634 kg
  Max Weight: 2,200 lb 997 kg

Propulsion
  No. of Engines: 1
  Powerplant: Continental O-470-11
  Horsepower (each): 213

Performance
  Range: 840 miles 1,352 km
  Max Speed: 146 mph 235 km/h 127 kt
  Ceiling: 21,300 ft 6,491 m