General Aviation

Stinson L-1 Vigilant

Manufacturer: Stinson

The Stinson L‑1 Vigilant, originally designated Model 74, was a lightweight, high‑wing monoplane built by Stinson (later Vultee) for the U.S. Army Air Corps. Powered by a 295‑hp Lycoming radial, it served as a liaison and observation aircraft during World War II.

Aircraft Facts

Type Key
stinson-l-1
Class
General Aviation
Registry Count
2
Example Registration
N1ZS

Specifications

Wingspan
15.52 m / 50 ft
Length
10.44 m / 34 ft
Height
3.1 m / 10 ft
Max Speed
196 km/h / 122 mph
Range
391 km / 211 nmi
Ceiling
3900 m / 12800 ft
First Flight
1940-07-15
Total Built
324

Variants

  • L-1- 1 registrations - Example N63230
  • L-1F- 1 registrations - Example N1ZS

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