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Piper TL-21A 'Grasshopper'

Description
  Manufacturer:Piper
  Base model:L-21
  Designation:TL-21
  Version:A
  Nickname:Grasshopper
  Designation System:U.S. Air Force
  Designation Period:1942-1962
  Basic role:Liaison
  Modified Mission:Trainer
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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

Examples of this type may be found at
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United States Army Aviation MuseumOzarkAlabama