United States Air Force Museum, Wright-Patterson Ohio
Piper
L-4A
'Grasshopper'
SN: 42-36336 REG: N42050
Exhibit photos
Description
  Manufacturer:
Piper
  Base model:
L-4
  Designation:
L-4
  Version:
A
  Nickname:
Grasshopper
  Designation System:
U.S. Air Force
  Designation Period:
1942-1962
  Basic role:
Liaison
  See Also:
O-59
  Serial/Bureau Number:
42-36336
  Registration Number:
N42050
  Location:
United States Air Force Museum, Wright-Patterson Ohio
Specifications
  Length:
22'
6.7 m
  Height:
6' 8"
2.0 m
  Wingspan:
35' 3"
10.7 m
  Wingarea:
179.0 sq ft
16.6 sq m
  Empty Weight:
730 lb
331 kg
  Gross Weight:
1,220 lb
553 kg
Propulsion
  No. of Engines:
1
  Powerplant:
Continental O-170-3
  Horsepower (each):
65
Performance
  Range:
190 miles
305 km
  Cruise Speed:
75 mph
120 km/h
64 kt
  Max Speed:
85 mph
136 km/h
73 kt
  Ceiling:
9,300 ft
2,834 m