L-5B Archives - Pima Air & Space https://pimaair.org/designation/l-5b/ Creating Unlimited Horizons in Aerospace Education Mon, 30 Dec 2019 16:55:18 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 STINSON L-5B SENTINEL https://pimaair.org/museum-aircraft/stinson-l-5b-sentinel/ Thu, 28 Nov 2019 03:59:18 +0000 http://pimaair.wpengine.com/?post_type=museum_aircraft&p=841 STINSON L-5B SENTINEL In 1941, the Army Air Forces explored the possibility of using modified versions of civil light aircraft for liaison and communications duties.  The idea proved to be very useful and by 1942 contracts with several companies were in place.  The Stinson Company supplied a slightly larger and heavier version of their Model […]

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Stinson L-5B Sentinel

In 1941, the Army Air Forces explored the possibility of using modified versions of civil light aircraft for liaison and communications duties.  The idea proved to be very useful and by 1942 contracts with several companies were in place.  The Stinson Company supplied a slightly larger and heavier version of their Model 105 Voyager under the designation L-5.  Several different models were produced with varying types of equipment and furnishings.  The B model was equipped with an extra-large door for service as a front-line ambulance aircraft.  The Sentinel served in the Air Force into the 1950s.  Many eventually found their way to the Civil Air Patrol or into civilian hands.

Wingspan 34 ft

Wingspan
Length 24 ft 1 in.

Length
Height 7 ft 11 in.

Height
Weight 2,020 lbs (loaded)

Weight
Max. Speed 130 mph

Maximum Speed
Service Ceiling 15,800 ft

Service Ceiling
Range 420 miles

Range
Engines One Lycoming O-435-1 with 185 horsepower

Engine
Crew 2

Crew

Manufacturer
Stinson

Markings
Civil Air Patrol, Arizona Wing, Tucson, Arizona 1956

Designation
L-5B 

Registration
N4981V

Serial Number
44-16907

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