United States' Stinson L-5 Sentinel liaison
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Stinson L-5 Sentinel liaison: |
Stinson L-5 Sentinel liaison: Aeronautics Aircraft Spotters' Handbook |
Stinson L-5 Sentinel liaison: Aeronautics Aircraft Spotters' Handbook |
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Stinson L-5 Sentinel liaison: |
Stinson L-5 Sentinel liaison: |
Design
Stinson was a division of Vultee so this may be called the Vultee L-5 Sentinel in some sources.
The Stinson L-5 Sentinel was developed from the three seat civilian Stinson 105 Voyager.1 The L-5 was ready for production in 1942.1
Prototype
Production
An order for 1,731 was placed by the military.1
- Total: >3,0001
- Manufacturer: Consolidated Vultee Aircraft Corporation1
Variants
Usage
Air Ambulance
The L-5 Sentinel could be modified so that it could be an ambulance by carrying one stretcher.1
Korean War
The L-5 was still being used in the Korean War.1
Specifications
| Stinson L-5 Sentinel1 | |
|---|---|
| Type | Liaison1,2 |
| Crew | 21 |
| Engine (Type) | Lycoming O-435-11 |
| Cylinders | 41 |
| Cooling | Air1, Liquid2 |
| HP | 1651 |
| Propeller blades | |
| Dimensions | |
| Span | 34'1 |
| Length | 24' 1"1 |
| Height | 7' 11"1 |
| Wing area | |
| Weight | |
| Empty | |
| Loaded | 2,020 lb1 |
| Performance | |
| Speed | 130 mph1 |
| Cruising speed | |
| Climb | |
| Service ceiling | 15,800'1 |
| Range | 420 miles1 |
| Armament | None1 |
Sources:
- World War II Airplanes Volume 2, Enzo Angelucci, Paolo Matricardi, 1976
- Aeronautics Aircraft Spotters' Handbook, Ensign L. C. Guthman, 1943
