Piper
L-18A
'Grasshopper'
Description
  Manufacturer:
Piper
  Base model:
L-18
  Designation:
L-18
  Version:
A
  Nickname:
Grasshopper
  Designation System:
U.S. Air Force
  Designation Period:
1942-1962
  Basic role:
Liaison
Specifications
  Length:
22' 4.5"
6.8 m
  Height:
6' 7"
2.0 m
  Wingspan:
35' 3"
10.7 m
  Wingarea:
179.0 sq ft
16.6 sq m
  Empty Weight:
800 lb
362 kg
  Gross Weight:
1,500 lb
680 kg
Propulsion
  No. of Engines:
1
  Powerplant:
C90-8F
  Horsepower (each):
90
Performance
  Cruise Speed:
110 mph
177 km/h
95 kt
  Max Speed:
110 mph
177 km/h
95 kt
  Climb:
624 ft/min
190 m/min
  Ceiling:
13,500 ft
4,114 m
Known serial numbers
51-7286 / 51-7481