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United States Air Force Museum, Wright-Patterson Ohio
Piper L-4A 'Grasshopper' SN: 42-36790

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:42-36790
  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