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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