General Aviation

Cessna 305a

Manufacturer: Cessna

The Cessna 305A, later known as the O‑1 Bird Dog, is a lightweight, all‑metal, high‑wing liaison and observation aircraft. It first flew on 14 December 1949 and entered U.S. Army service in 1950 as the L‑19. The aircraft served in the Korean and Vietnam wars and remained in U.S. military use until the 1970s. Today it is a popular warbird flown by private owners and museums.

Aircraft Facts

Type Key
cessna-305a
Class
General Aviation
Registry Count
191
Example Registration
N100RL

Specifications

Wingspan
10.97 m / 36 ft
Length
7.87 m / 25 ft
Height
2.24 m / 7 ft
Max Speed
185 km/h / 115 mph
Cruise Speed
167 km/h / 104 mph
Range
850 km / 460 nmi
Ceiling
5600 m / 18500 ft
First Flight
1949-12-14
Production Start
1950
Production End
1959
Total Built
3431

Variants

  • 305A- 191 registrations - Example N100RL

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