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Description
| Manufacturer: | Aeronca |
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| Base model: | O-58 | ||
| Designation: | O-58 | ||
| Version: | B | ||
| Nickname: | Grasshopper | ||
| Designation System: | U.S. Air Force | ||
| Designation Period: | 1924-1942 | ||
| Basic role: | Observation | ||
| See Also: | L-3 |
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 | |
Known serial numbers
Examples of this type may be found at
| Museum | City | State |
| Kalamazoo Aviation History Museum | Kalamazoo | Michigan |
| United States Air Force Museum | Wright-Patterson | Ohio |
L-3B on display
United States Air Force Museum |
Recent comments by our visitors
| Eric Brown , MN | The photo of the L-3 on this page, is incorrect. It's a photo of an Interstate L-6. Has been this way for several years. 02/22/2004 @ 21:13 [ref: 6825] |
