L-19A Bird Dog Warbird Heritage Foundation

L-19A Bird Dog

Military History

The L-19A Bird Dog, a derivative of the Cessna 170, was designed to be used for reconnaissance and forward air control. Bird Dogs were operated by the U.S. Army, USMC, and USAF. Over 3,200 of them were built between 1950 and 1959. The L-19A saw action in the Korean War and the Vietnam War.

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L-19A - Constr #: 305A 22677 - Serial No: 51-12351 (U.S. Army)

The known history of this aircraft is listed below.

Date	Squadron	Squadron Name	Location
1952	Manufactured		Wichita, KS
1952 Apr 19	Delivered	U.S. Army Field Forces	Port of San Francisco, CA
....			Shipped to Japan
....			Shipped to Korea - saw action in Korean War
....			Shipped back to U.S. Post-War
Post-War 1982			No records
1982			Civilian Ownership - Texas
1986			Civilian Ownership - South Carolina
1994			Civilian Ownership - Colorado
1998			Civilian Ownership - North Carolina
2002			Civilian Ownership - Illinois
2003 Dec			Warbird Heritage Foundation - Restored to current condition

SPECIFICATIONS

Manufacturer:	Cessna Aircraft Company
Model:	L-19A / O-1A
Year Built:	1952
Constr # / Plant:	305A 22677/Pawnee PLT-Wichita, KS
Serial No:	51-12351 (U.S. Army)
N-Number:	N677RH
Engines:	One
	Continental O-470-11 flat-six piston
	213 HP
Length:	25 ft. 9 in.
Height:	7 ft. 3.5 in.
Wingspan:	36 ft
Weight:	Empty: 1,614 lbs.
	Max Takeoff: 2,400 lbs.
Performance:	Range: 530 miles
	Max Speed: 151 MPH

GALLERY

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