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United States Air Force Museum, Wright-Patterson Ohio
Aeronca L-3B 'Grasshopper' SN: 42-36200 REG: N48407

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Description
  Manufacturer:Aeronca
  Base model:L-3
  Designation:L-3
  Version:B
  Nickname:Grasshopper
  Equivalent to: O-58
  Designation System:U.S. Air Force
  Designation Period:1942-1962
  Basic role:Liaison
  See Also:O-58
  Serial/Bureau Number:42-36200
  Registration Number:N48407
  Location:United States Air Force Museum, Wright-Patterson Ohio

Specifications
  Length: 21' 6.4 m
  Height:7' 8" 2.3 m
  Wingspan: 35' 10.6 m
  Gross Weight: 1,298 lb 589 kg
  Max Weight: 1,300 lb 589 kg

Propulsion
  No. of Engines: 1
  Powerplant: Continental O-170-3
  Horsepower (each): 65

Performance
  Range: 199 miles 320 km
  Cruise Speed: 79 mph 127 km/h 68 kt
  Max Speed: 87 mph 140 km/h 75 kt
  Ceiling: 7,750 ft 2,362 m