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Description
| Manufacturer: | Piper | |
| Base model: | L-21 | |
| Designation: | L-21 | |
| Version: | A | |
| Nickname: | Grasshopper | |
| Designation System: | U.S. Air Force | |
| Designation Period: | 1942-1962 | |
| Basic role: | Liaison | |
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Specifications
| Length: | 22' 7" | 6.8 m | |
| Height: | 6' 6" | 1.9 m | |
| Wingspan: | 35' 3" | 10.7 m | |
| Wingarea: | 179.0 sq ft | 16.6 sq m | |
| Empty Weight: | 950 lb | 430 kg | |
| Gross Weight: | 1,580 lb | 716 kg | |
Propulsion
| No. of Engines: | 1 | ||
| Powerplant: | Lycoming O-290-D | ||
| Horsepower (each): | 125 | ||
Performance
| Range: | 770 miles | 1,239 km | |
| Cruise Speed: | 115 mph | 185 km/h | 100 kt |
| Max Speed: | 123 mph | 198 km/h | 107 kt |
| Climb: | 1,000 ft/min | 304 m/min | |
| Ceiling: | 21,650 ft | 6,598 m | |
Known serial numbers
Examples of this type may be found at
| Museum | City | State |
| Castle Air Museum | Atwater | California |
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