Type sheet: vul1a

Vultee L-1A / O-49 Vigilant
Liaison aircraft, USA, 1935

[Technical Data] [Expo/Images] - [ Vultee] [ Transport A/C 1919-1938]

Description:

The L-1 liaison aircraft is the military
variant of the Stinson model 74. The Vigilant
had a full-span automatic slots and slotted
flaps, so it was able to use even smallest
airfields. They could be used in various
roles, for example as glider tug, artillery
spotting, emergency rescue, light transport,
even as espionage aircraft and for light
bimbing missions.

Sizes and weights

Total Length :

36.844 ft

11.230 m

Greatest height :

10.531 ft

3.210 m

Wingspan :

54.724 ft

16.680 m

Max take off weight :

3384.7 lbs

1535.0 kg

Performance data

Max. speed :

106 kts

196 km/h

Cruising speed :

94 kts

175 km/h

Service ceiling :

19373 ft

5905 m

Range :

244 nm

451 km

Propulsion

Kind :

Type :

Lycoming R-680

Power rating (max.) :

295 hp

299 ps

Count :

1

1

Total power rating (max.) :

295 hp

299 ps

Other

Armament :

none