General Aviation
Aeronca 0-58b
Manufacturer: AERONCA
The Aeronca L‑3 was a light observation and liaison aircraft used by the United States Army Air Corps during World War II. Built on Aeronca’s pre‑war Tandem Trainer and Chief models, it performed spotting, artillery direction, liaison, transport, and short‑range reconnaissance missions from improvised airstrips.
Aircraft Facts
- Type Key
- aeronca-0-58b
- Class
- General Aviation
- Registry Count
- 132
- Example Registration
- N1178K
Specifications
- Wingspan
- 10.67 m / 35 ft
- Length
- 6.67 m / 21 ft
- Height
- 2.74 m / 9 ft
- Max Speed
- 139 km/h / 87 mph
- Cruise Speed
- 126 km/h / 79 mph
- Range
- 350 km / 189 nmi
- Ceiling
- 3050 m / 10000 ft
- First Flight
- 1941
- Total Built
- 1439
Variants
- 0-58B- 132 registrations - Example N1178K
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