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Stinson O-62 (L-5) 'Sentinel'

Description
  Manufacturer:Stinson


  Base model:O-62
  Designation:O-62
  Nickname:Sentinel
  Designation System:U.S. Air Force
  Designation Period:1924-1942
  Basic role:Observation
  Crew:Pilot and observer
  See Also:L-5

Specifications
  Length: 24' 1" 7.3 m
  Height:7' 11" 2.4 m
  Wingspan: 34' 10.3 m
  Wingarea: 155.0 sq ft 14.4 sq m
  Empty Weight: 1,550 lb 702 kg
  Gross Weight: 2,020 lb 916 kg
  Max Weight: 2,050 lb 929 kg

Propulsion
  No. of Engines: 1
  Powerplant: Lycoming O-435-1
  Horsepower (each): 185

Performance
  Range: 420 miles 676 km
  Cruise Speed: 90 mph 144 km/h 77 kt
  Max Speed: 130 mph 209 km/h 112 kt
  Ceiling: 15,800 ft 4,815 m

Known serial numbers
42-14798 / 42-15072, 42-98036 / 42-99573

Examples of this type may be found at
MuseumCityState
Edward F. Beale MuseumBeale AFBCalifornia
Lone Star Flight MuseumGalvestonTexas
March Field Air MuseumRiversideCalifornia
Travis Air Force MuseumTravis AFBCalifornia
United States Air Force MuseumWright-PattersonOhio
United States Army Aviation MuseumOzarkAlabama

L-5 on display

Lone Star Flight Museum

March Field Museum

Travis Air Force Museum