Warbird Heritage Foundation L-3B Grasshopper

L-3B Grasshopper

Military History

The Aeronca L-3B Grasshopper is a two-seat tandem observation and liaison aircraft used by the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II for transport duties, spotting activities, directing artillery fire, and short range reconnaissance.

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L-3B - Constr #: O58B 3432 - Serial No: 42-36317 (U.S. Army Air Force)

The known history of this aircraft is listed below.

DateSquadronSquadron NameLocation
1942 Jun 13ManufacturedMiddletown, OH
1942 Jun 25DeliveredUsed as Primary Trainer for
glider pilots
Sooner Aviation,
Ocmulgee, OK
1943 Sep 10Declared SurplusWTS (War Training Service)
1944 Mar 211,038 Hrs FlownBernard N. Pietenpol (Civilian),
Spring Valley, MN
1953Melvin Simonson,
Boyceville, WI
1963Reuban Zahler,
Verona, WI
1989Jeffery Hill, Sr., Woodstock, IL
- Restored to factory condition
- First Flight 1999
- Damaged in hangar collapse one week later....
- Restored to factory condition
- First Flight 2000
2017 JanWarbird Heritage Foundation

SPECIFICATIONS

Manufacturer:Aeronca Aircraft Company
Model:L-3B / O-58B
Year Built:1942
Constr # / Plant:058B 3432 / Middletown, OH
Serial No:42-36317 (U.S. Army Air Force)
N-Number:N48118
Engines:One
Continental O-65-8 flat 4 engine
65 HP
Length:21 ft. 10 in.
Height:9 ft. 1 in.
Wingspan:35 ft.
Weight:Empty: 834 lbs.
Max Takeoff: 1,260 lbs.
Performance:Range: 218 miles
Max Speed: 87 MPH

GALLERY

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Exterior and Interior Photos
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L-3B Grasshopper

AVAILABILITY

Our L-3B Grasshopper is available for airshows and special events. For additional information, please contact us!