Aeronca L-16
The Aeronca L-16 was a United States Army liaison aircraft built by Aeronca. It saw extensive service during the Korean War. It was essentially a militarized version of the Aeronca Champion. From 1955 large numbers were transferred to the Civil Air Patrol.
| L-16 | |
|---|---|
| Role | Liaison aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Aeronca |
| Primary users | United States Army National Guard of the United States Civil Air Patrol |
| Produced | 1946-1950 |
| Number built | 609 |
| Developed from | Aeronca Model 7 Champion |
Derived from the Aeronca Champion (Aeronca Model 7 series), the L-16 primarily replaced the similar Piper L-4 (a modified Piper Cub) in U.S. military service. The L-16 afforded generally better performance, stability, visibility and comfort, while its safety characteristics were a mix of better and worse than the L-4.
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