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cessna L-19 bird dog

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the cessna L-19/O-1 bird dog is a liason and observation aircraft. it was the first all metal fixed wing aircraft ordered for and by the united states army following the army air forces separation from it in 1947. the bird dog had a lengthy career in the u.s. military as well as in other countries.

General Characteristics

  • Created On Mac
  • Wingspan 29.3ft (8.9m)
  • Length 25.3ft (7.7m)
  • Height 11.0ft (3.4m)
  • Empty Weight 3,072lbs (1,393kg)
  • Loaded Weight 4,235lbs (1,921kg)

Performance

  • Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.118
  • Wing Loading 25.9lbs/ft2 (126.5kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 163.5ft2 (15.2m2)
  • Drag Points 3968

Parts

  • Number of Parts 53
  • Control Surfaces 5
  • Performance Cost 252