Stinson L-5 Sentinel
The USAAF originally purchased six Stinson 105 Voyagers, designating them as O-54 Sentinels. The production version derived from the Voyager was designated O-62. In 1942 the "Observation" category of aircraft was changed to "Liaison" and the Sentinel was redesignated as the L-5. Consolidated Aircraft built 306 Sentinels, designated OY-1, for the U.S. Marine Corps.
CAF Air Group One's L-5 "Betsy"
"Betsy's" Nose Art
"Betsy" in the Hangar
| SPECIFICATIONS |
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| Type: | Two-seat liaison | |
| Crew: | 2 | |
| Armament: | None | |
DIMENSIONS |
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| Span: | 34 feet | |
| Length: | 24 feet 1 inch | |
| Height: | 7 feet 11 inches | |
| Empty Weight: | 1,550 lbs. | |
| Max. Takeoff Weight: | 2,020 lbs. | |
PROPULSION |
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| Engines: | 1 | |
| Powerplant: | Lycoming O-435-1, 185 hp | |
PERFORMANCE |
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| Range: | 420 miles | |
| Cruise Speed: | 90 mph | |
| Max.Speed: | 130 mph at 5,500 feet | |
| Ceiling: | 15,800 | |
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