Aeronca L-3

The Aeronca L-3 group of observation and liaison aircraft were used by the United States Army Air Corps in World War II. The L-3 series were adapted from Aeronca's pre-war Tandem Trainer and Chief models.

The instrument panel on Egbert’s 1942 Aeronca L-3 that was used to train pilots in World War II. instrument panel.1
1/4-scale model of a Taylorcraft L-2, Aeronca L-3, or homebuilt Flybaby. These are the same dummy engine parts provided in our Piper J-3 Cub, Spacewalker, and Spacewalker II kits.2
Also at Cannon Field is an Aeronca L-3 currently under restoration owned by member Ron Dennis, who also has an Aeronca 7AC in L-16 markings.3
an Aeronca L-3 with his dad, Albert. Flying has been a part of the Essell family tradition for a few generations.4
Die Aeronca L-3 Grasshopper war ein leichtes Verbindungs- und Beobachtungsflugzeug der US-Streitkräfte Es stammte vom zivilen Aeronca Model 65, einem Tandem-Trainingsflugzeug, ab.5

Made by Aeronca Aircraft.

Sierra Tango Aviation currently uses a 1942 Aeronca L-3 for the majority of our flight training.6
Taylorcraft L-2 and Aeronca L-3 also in use with the US armed forces.7
to fly in the mid 1960's in a Aeronca L-3 with his dad, Albert. Flying has been part of the Essell family tradition for a few generations.8
The plane, a 1940 Aeronca L-3 with two men aboard, was circling the small airport when it lost power, the investigator said.9
Jet Or Prop
prop
Height Alt
2.74 m
Stall Speed Main
46 mph
Length Alt
6.67 m
Power Alt
48.0
Lists
* List of military aircraft of the United States
Range Main
218 mi
Loaded Weight Main
1260.0
Max Speed Alt
76
Loading Main
7
Power/mass Main
183600.0
Power/mass Alt
85
Height Main
276.86
Max Speed Main
87 mph
Cruise Speed Main
79 mph
Ceiling Main
10000.0
Type Of Prop
flat-4 engine
Crew
2
Loaded Weight Alt
572.0
Cruise Speed Alt
69
Area Main
169.0
Primary user
United States Army Air Corps
Span Alt
10.67 m
Plane Or Copter?
plane
Engine(prop)
Continental O-170-3 OR a Continental O-65-8
Manufacturer
Aeronca Aircraft
First Flight
1941
Climb Rate Main
404.0
Power Main
65 hp
Number Of Props
1
Stall Speed Alt
40
Climb Rate Alt
7380.0
Length Main
665.48
Span Main
1066.8
Area Alt
15.6 m²
Range Alt
189
Similar Aircraft
* Taylorcraft L-2* Piper L-4
Related
* Aeronca 50 Chief
Empty Weight Main
835.0
Ceiling Alt
3
050 m
Category
Aeronca aircraft
United States military utility aircraft 1940-1949
Empty Weight Alt
379.0
Loading Alt
36

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