L-2 Grasshopper
| Country | United States |
| Manufacturer | Taylorcraft Aviation |
| Primary Role | Reconnaissance Aircraft |
Contributor: C. Peter Chen
ww2dbaseThe L-2 Grasshopper aircraft were observation and liaison aircraft used by the United States Army Air Forces. They were manufactured from a design that was originally civilian in nature. They entered service test in summer 1941. They also served as transport and reconnaissance aircraft when demanded.
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Last Major Revision: Aug 2007
SPECIFICATIONS
L-2
| Machinery | One Continental O-170-3 4-cylinder air-cooled engine rated at 65 hp |
| Crew | 2 |
| Span | 10.80 m |
| Length | 6.90 m |
| Height | 2.00 m |
| Weight, Empty | 309 kg |
| Weight, Loaded | 544 kg |
| Speed, Maximum | 150 km/h |
| Speed, Cruising | 134 km/h |
| Service Ceiling | 3,170 m |
| Range, Normal | 370 km |
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