Taylorcraft L-2 Grasshopper
Observation / Liaison Aircraft
The Taylorcraft L-2 Grasshopper is a single-engine two-seat light Observation & Liaison Aircraft produced by the American manufacturer Taylorcraft Aviation Corporation. The L-2 was initially designated O-57 Grasshopper. It was primarily used by the United States Army Air Forces (USAAF) during World War II.
| Crew | 2 | |
| Propulsion | 1 Piston Engine | |
| Engine Model | Continental O-170-3 | |
| Engine Power | 48 kW | 65 hp |
| Speed | 165 km/h | 89 kts 102 mph |
| Service Ceiling | 4.877 m | 16.000 ft |
| Range | 370 km | 200 NM 230 mi. |
| Empty Weight | 397 kg | 875 lbs |
| max. Takeoff Weight | 590 kg | 1.300 lbs |
| Wing Span | 10,97 m | 35 ft 12 in |
| Wing Area | 16,8 m² | 181 ft² |
| Length | 6,93 m | 22 ft 9 in |
| Height | 2,03 m | 6 ft 8 in |
| First Flight | 1941 | |
| Production Status | out of production | |
| Total Production | >1700 | |
| Data for (Version) | Taylorcraft L-2 Grasshopper | |
| [Photo-ID: 11209] © Karsten Palt 2015-06-03 | |
 | Taylorcraft L-2M Grasshopper Reg.: N47583 c/n: L-5422 ex USAAF 43-26110 |
| Pima Air and Space Museum [Tucson, AZ] | |
| [Photo-ID: 5509] © Karsten Palt 2012-01-11 | |
 | Taylorcraft L-2M Grasshopper United States Army Air Forces (USAAF) Reg.: 43-26753 |
| National Museum of the United States Air Force [Dayton, Ohio / USA (Wright-Patterson AFB)] | |