Stinson L-5 Sentinel

Light Utility Aircraft

Stinson L-5B Sentinel PH-PBB © Karsten Palt
Photo ©: Karsten Palt
The Stinson L-5 Sentinel is a light single-engine two-seat liaison and observation aircraft produced by the American manufacturer Stinson Aircraft Company. The L-5 was used by the US Army Air Forces, US Marine Corps, US Navy and the Royal Air Force (Sentinel Mk I / Mk II).
The Stinson L-5 Sentinel is a development of the Stinson Model 105 Voyager.
Crew2
Propulsion1 Piston Engine
Engine ModelLycoming O-435-C
Engine Power131 kW175 hp
Speed209 km/h113 kts
  130 mph
Service Ceiling4.816 m15.800 ft
Range676 km365 NM
420 mi.
Empty Weight703 kg1.550 lbs
max. Takeoff Weight916 kg2.019 lbs
Wing Span10,36 m33 ft 12 in
Wing Area14,4 m²155 ft²
Length7,34 m24 ft 1 in
Height2,41 m7 ft 11 in
First Flight1941
Production Statusout of production
Total Production1456
ICAO CodeL5
Data for (Version)Stinson L-5B Sentinel
VariantsO-62, L-5 / OY-1, L-5B / OY-2, L-5C, L-5E, L-5G, U-19A

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