Aeronca L-3 Grasshopper
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L-3 Grasshopper
Liaison & Observation Aircraft
| Crew | 2 | |
| Propulsion | 1 Piston Engine | |
| Engine Model | Continental O-170-3 OR | |
| Engine Power | 48 kW | 64 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 | 35,0 ft |
| Wing Area | 15,6 m² | 168 ft² |
| Length | 6,67 m | 21,9 ft |
| Height | 2,74 m | 9,0 ft |
| First Flight | 1941 | |
| Production Status | out of production | |
| Total Production | ca. 1400 | |
| Developed from | Aeronca Model 65 | |
| Data for (Version) | Aeronca L-3C Grasshopper | |
Remarks
Later civil version of the L-3 is the Aeronca 7 Champion.
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