Stinson L-5 Sentinel |
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| 국가 | 미국 |
| 역할 | 연락 / 관측 / 경비행기 |
| 생산 | 1942–1945 |
| 내장 | 3896 |
Tthe 스틴슨 L-5 센티넬 제 2 차 세계 대전 시대의 연락 항공기는 미군의 모든 지부와 영국 왕립 공군에 의해 사용되었습니다. 그것은 Stinson Aircraft Company에 의해 생산되었습니다. Stinson L-1 Vigilant와 함께 L-5는 제 2 차 세계 대전의 유일한 미국 연락 항공기였으며 군사 용도로 특별히 제작되었으며 민간인 항공기가 없었습니다. 제 2 차 세계 대전 중에 채택 된 다른 모든 군사 연락 비행기는 가볍게 수정 된 "기성품"민간 모델이었습니다.
소스: Stinson L-5 Sentinel on Wikipedia
| Stinson L-5 Sentinel Walk Around | |
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| 사진 작가 | 블라디미르 야쿠보프 |
| 로컬라이제이션 | 마데라 에어쇼 |
| 사진 | 51 |
참고 항목:
| Stinson L-5E Sentinel | |
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| 사진 작가 | 블라디미르 야쿠보프 |
| 로컬라이제이션 | 마데라 에어쇼 |
| 사진 | 75 |
The Versatile Liaison
Tthe 스틴슨 L-5 센티넬 was the “Swiss Army Knife” of the U.S. Army Air Forces during World War II. While lighter planes like the Piper L-4 “Grasshopper” were simpler, the L-5 was built to be faster, more powerful, and significantly more rugged. It could operate from tiny, unimproved clearings, fields, or even carrier decks. Whether it was spotting artillery, delivering critical messages, or evacuating the wounded, the L-5 was ubiquitous across every theater of the war.
| Attribute | Technical Specification (L-5) |
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| 역할 | Liaison / Observation / Medevac |
| 승무원 | 2 (Pilot and Observer) |
| First Flight | 1941 |
| 동력 장치 | 1 × Lycoming O-435-1 six-cylinder boxer engine |
| Horsepower | 190 hp (142 kW) |
| 최대 속도 | 130 mph (209 km/h) |
| Stall Speed | 43 mph (69 km/h) |
| Service Ceiling | 15,800 feet (4,816 m) |
Built for the Front Lines
- STOL Engineering: The L-5 was designed with a high-lift wing and large flaps, allowing it to take off in as little as 200 feet. This made it ideal for operating in the dense jungles of the Pacific or the rugged terrain of the China-Burma-India theater.
- Mixed Material Construction: The fuselage was made of welded steel tubing for strength, while the wings were wooden structures—all covered in doped fabric. This allowed for easy repairs in the field using basic tools and materials.
- The “Greenhouse” Rear: To allow the observer to see in almost every direction, the rear of the cockpit was extensively glazed, including panels that allowed for views directly below and behind the aircraft.
- Medevac Modifications (L-5B/C): Later variants featured a modified rear fuselage with a large side-opening door, allowing a standard litter (stretcher) to be loaded directly behind the pilot.
Service and Legacy
- Multi-Service Use: Used by the Army, Marines (as the OY-1), and the British RAF, the Sentinel was a truly international liaison platform.
- Brodie System Trials: The L-5 was famously used to test the “Brodie System,” a wire-and-hook arrangement that allowed aircraft to take off and land from ships or mountain cliffs without a runway.
- Post-War Utility: Thousands were sold as surplus after 1945, becoming popular “bush planes” for civilian pilots due to their ability to carry heavy loads into remote areas.
- Survivors: Because so many were built (nearly 4,000), many L-5s are still flying today in the hands of private collectors and commemorative air force units.
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