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Description
| Manufacturer: | Stinson | |
| Base model: | L-5 | |
| Designation: | L-5 | |
| Nickname: | Sentinel | |
| Designation System: | U.S. Air Force | |
| Designation Period: | 1942-1962 | |
| Basic role: | Liaison | |
| Crew: | Pilot and observer | |
Specifications
| Length: | 24' 1" | 7.3 m | |
| Height: | 7' 11" | 2.4 m | |
| Wingspan: | 34' | 10.3 m | |
| Wingarea: | 155.0 sq ft | 14.4 sq m | |
| Empty Weight: | 1,550 lb | 702 kg | |
| Gross Weight: | 2,020 lb | 916 kg | |
| Max Weight: | 2,050 lb | 929 kg | |
Propulsion
| No. of Engines: | 1 | ||
| Powerplant: | Lycoming O-435-1 | ||
| Horsepower (each): | 185 | ||
Performance
| Range: | 420 miles | 676 km | |
| Cruise Speed: | 90 mph | 144 km/h | 77 kt |
| Max Speed: | 130 mph | 209 km/h | 112 kt |
| Ceiling: | 15,800 ft | 4,815 m | |
Recent comments by our visitors
| Tom Parker Deer Park, TX | I was a mechanic on the L5 in the 13th airforce, 25 Laison Sqadron. I have copy of the book FROM FIJI THROUGH THE PHILIPPINES WITH THE THIRTEENTH AIR FORCE. In it is a water color showing a medical evacuee being placed in the rear compartment of an L-5 on Mindanao. I also have a couple of pintures taken in the Philippines of the L-5. I would like to know if anyone has a picture or a copy of the Guinea Short Line patch.
Tom Parker 717 Yale Ln. Deer Park, TX,77536 parker-thomas@att.net 01/29/2010 @ 14:00 [ref: 25650] |
| Ryan Short , TX | Anyone who flew or worked with L-5s please consider talking to us over at www.lbirds.com. We'd love to hear your stories, see your pictures, etc... 12/03/2009 @ 20:13 [ref: 25382] |
| Chuck Gilpatrick Waukesha, WI | Does anyone know of any info regarding the use of L-5's as illegal liquor still spotting planes used with the Coast Guard in the late forties? Would appreciate any info you could supply in regard to this activity. Mainly based out of the Carolinas. Thanks, Chuck G 11/28/2009 @ 17:11 [ref: 25351] |
| James Gray Phoenix, AZ | Mr. Howard, I'm writing two books, one about the L-5 and the other on Liaison Squadrons. Please contact me. 602-795-0413. JG 02/25/2009 @ 05:29 [ref: 23805] |
| James E. Howard Shenandoah, IA | Was with the 121st Liaison Squadron in Italy in 1944-45 flying the L-5. Was with the 154th weather recon squadron at Bari before joining the 121st. Believe they were a National Guard unit from Little Rock, Arkansas before being activated. Would appreciate hearing from anyone from the above outfits. J. H. 02/11/2009 @ 12:45 [ref: 23699] |
| Charlie Mesa, AZ | Would anyone out there have a set of good outline drawing to share or sell. I have a client that wants a set of giant scale RC plans. 12/29/2008 @ 07:47 [ref: 23369] |
| R Hefner , NE | Response to the writer seeking info on LT E. O'Brien, 125th LS. My father-in-law (f-i-l)flew with the 125th and knew O'Brien very well (still speaks highly of him). My f-i-l's flight & squadron records show that O'Brien was a Captain and was, at one time, the commander of the 125th Liaison Squadron. However, O'Brien was a 1st Lt in Oct 1944 (as per my f-i-l's flight records). The unit was operating out of Heerlen, Holland from Oct 1944 through Jan 1945 and there were several aircraft accidents and incidents during that time, but I have no records showing O'Brien's crash. The last known address for Capt O'Brien was New York City, NY. The only aircraft picture showing a number is 2-99286. Hope this info helps.
12/21/2008 @ 08:07 [ref: 23293] |
| mike , FL | nancy from Colorado said she has a L-5 tail dragger for sale ?
Can you please e-mail me with info ? My e-mail : tinstar4453@juno.com 12/10/2008 @ 07:20 [ref: 23225] |
| Jaap Vermeer Nijkerk, OH | Dear all,
Iam looking for more information about Lt.E.O'Brien Sentinel L-5 crashed 31th October 1944 near Heerlen, Holland.42-99301, 125 LS.Iam looking for more information about the pilot an pictures of the Stinson . best regards, Jaap Vermeer http://www.groenegroep.nl 10/06/2008 @ 12:52 [ref: 22800] |
| Gary E Nelson Andrews AFB, MD | I am the District of Columbia Air Guard Historian. I am very interested to communicate with anyone who was with the 121st Observation Squadron or the 121 Liaison Squadron, whether stationed stateside, or the Mediterranean or European Theatres of Operations. I have long distance capability for phone interviews. I am researching the WWII history of the above units. Many thanks in advance.
SSgt Gary E Nelson, DCANG 08/11/2008 @ 06:22 [ref: 22426] |
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