Cessna L-19 Specifications
Manufacturer: Cessna Aircraft Company, Wichita, Kansas

Type: Army Liaison and observation monoplane.
Accomodation: Pilot and Observer/passenger in tandem.
Engine:  Continental O-470-11 6 cylinder, air cooled.
Power:  Military: 213 HP at 2,600 RPM, Normal: 190 HP at 2,300 RPM.

Propeller:  McCauley metal 2-blade, 90 in diameter fixed pitch.

Dimensions

Wingspan:                                36.0 ft
Wing Area:                            174.0 sq ft
Length:                                    25.8 ft
Height:                                      7.5 ft

Empty Weight:                      1,614 lb
Max Gross Weight:               2,400 lb

Fuel Capacity:                            43 gal (US)

Performance

Takeoff Ground Roll:               380 ft
 
Takeoff Distance
over 50-ft obstacle:                 634 ft

Landing ground roll:                305 ft

Landing distance
over 50-foot obstacle:            605 ft

Rate of Climb:                     1,230 ft/min

Normal climb IAS:                    80 mph

Best rate of climb IAS:              65 mph


Landing approach IAS:             71 mph

Max cruise:

    TAS:                                  117 mph
    Altitude:                         10,000 ft
    Fuel flow:                            7.8 gph
    Range (no reserves):           491 mi

Max range cruise:

    TAS:                                  105 mph
    Altitude:                         15,000 ft
    Fuel flow:                            6.4 gph
    Range (no reserves):           690 mi

Max glide:

    IAS:                                    75 mph
    Glide ratio:                          7.5 to 1

Max IAS         :                     190 mph

Max IAS (flaps down):          100 mph

Max IAS
front side window open:         120 mph

Max IAS
rear side window open:          145 mph

Maneuvering IAS:                 134 mph

Stall speed (no flaps):              59 mph

Stall speed (full flaps):              54 mph