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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