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