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L-2A

Seats: 2 2
Power: 64 hp48 kW
Cruise: 72 kt134 km/h
US register: 1 aircraft1 aircraft

Taylorcraft L-2A — Photo: HawkeyeUK · CC BY-SA 2.0

Taylorcraft L-2A — Photo: HawkeyeUK · CC BY-SA 2.0

About the L-2A

The Taylorcraft L-2A is an American fixed-wing aircraft designed for observation and liaison roles. Built with a single engine and seating for two people, it is well suited for training duties, short-range reconnaissance, and utility tasks that require operating from unpaved fields and improvised airstrips.

Originally evaluated under an initial military order during field maneuvers, the type received its famous moniker after a commander observed a rough touchdown. During wartime operations, ground forces utilized these machines similarly to historical observation balloons for spotting troop movements and directing artillery fire. Following military service, numerous examples transitioned into civilian ownership, with several surviving aircraft remaining airworthy today and qualifying for light-sport operation.

Specifications

Taylorcraft L-2A · Continental O-170-3

Dimensions

Length: 22 ft 8 in 6.90 m6.90 m 22 ft 8 in
Wingspan: 35 ft 5 in 10.80 m10.80 m 35 ft 5 in
Wing area: 181 sq ft 16.8 m²16.8 m² 181 sq ft

Weights

Empty weight: 875 lb 397 kg397 kg 875 lb
Max take-off weight: 1,301 lb 590 kg590 kg 1,301 lb

Performance

Cruise speed: 72 kt 134 km/h134 km/h 72 kt
Max speed: 80 kt 148 km/h148 km/h 80 kt
Never-exceed speed (Vne): 121 kt 225 km/h225 km/h 121 kt
Stall speed: 37 kt 69 km/h69 km/h 37 kt
Range: 263 nm 488 km488 km 263 nm
Service ceiling: 12,000 ft 3,658 m3,658 m 12,000 ft
Rate of climb: 400 ft/min 2.0 m/s2.0 m/s 400 ft/min

Powerplant

Engine: Continental O-170-3
Engine power: 64 hp 48 kW48 kW 64 hp

Capacity

Seats: 2

Manufacturer: Taylorcraft
Country: United States
On the US register: 1
Registered in: United States

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