Aeronca L-3 Grasshopper
Liaison & Observation Aircraft
The Aeronca L-3 Grasshopper is a single-engine two-seat light observation and liaison aircraft produced by the US-American manufacturer Aeronca Aircraft Corporation. Initial designation was O-58.
The L-3 is a development of the Aeronca Modell 65. The first variant was the TC-65 Defender.
| Crew | 2 | |
| Propulsion | 1 Piston Engine | |
| Engine Model | Continental O-170-3 | |
| Engine Power | 48 kW | 65 hp |
| Speed | 141 km/h | 76 kts 87 mph |
| Service Ceiling | 3.048 m | 10.000 ft |
| Range | 350 km | 189 NM 217 mi. |
| Empty Weight | 379 kg | 836 lbs |
| max. Takeoff Weight | 572 kg | 1.261 lbs |
| Wing Span | 10,67 m | 35 ft 0 in |
| Wing Area | 15,6 m² | 168 ft² |
| Length | 6,67 m | 21 ft 11 in |
| Height | 2,74 m | 8 ft 12 in |
| First Flight | 1941 | |
| Production Status | out of production | |
| Total Production | ca. 1400 | |
| Developed from | Aeronca Model 65 | |
| Data for (Version) | Aeronca L-3C Grasshopper | |
| [Photo-ID: 12391] © Karsten Palt 2016-04-12 | |
 | Aeronca O-58B (L-3B) Grasshopper Reg.: N47427 c/n: 058B-9223 |
| Museum of Flight [Seattle, WA] | |