General Aviation
Cessna 305c (0-1e)
Manufacturer: Cessna
The Cessna O‑1 Bird Dog is a lightweight, all‑metal, high‑wing liaison and observation aircraft that first flew on December 14, 1949. It entered U.S. Army service in 1950 as the L‑19 and was later redesignated the O‑1 under the Tri‑Service system. The aircraft was prized for its short‑takeoff and landing (STOL) ability, low‑speed flight, and excellent visibility, making it ideal for artillery spotting, forward air control, and medevac missions.
Aircraft Facts
- Type Key
- cessna-305c-0-1e
- Class
- General Aviation
- Registry Count
- 21
- Example Registration
- N12WW
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
- 305C (0-1E)- 21 registrations - Example N12WW