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Stinson / Vultee L-5 Sentinel
par Zitek Mer 10 Mar 2010, 14:46
L'histoire du dérivé spotter du Voyager 108 sur Wikipedia; in english :
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The USA light aircraft L-5 Sentinel began life as the pre-war [Vous devez être inscrit et connecté pour voir ce lien].
The model 105 was nicknamed Voyager, built by the Stinson division of Consolidated Vultee.
When [Vous devez être inscrit et connecté pour voir ce lien] broke out, the Voyager was redesigned and then entered into service as a [Vous devez être inscrit et connecté pour voir ce lien].
It also flew in the artillery spotter role and as an air ambulance.
The later model L-5s had their [Vous devez être inscrit et connecté pour voir ce lien] modified to accommodate one stretcher patient.
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The USA light aircraft L-5 Sentinel began life as the pre-war [Vous devez être inscrit et connecté pour voir ce lien].
The model 105 was nicknamed Voyager, built by the Stinson division of Consolidated Vultee.
When [Vous devez être inscrit et connecté pour voir ce lien] broke out, the Voyager was redesigned and then entered into service as a [Vous devez être inscrit et connecté pour voir ce lien].
It also flew in the artillery spotter role and as an air ambulance.
The later model L-5s had their [Vous devez être inscrit et connecté pour voir ce lien] modified to accommodate one stretcher patient.
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Re: Stinson / Vultee L-5 Sentinel
par Zitek Mer 10 Mar 2010, 14:48
The L-5 was manufactured between October 1942 and September 1945, during which time a total of over 3,896 of these unarmed, two-seat aircraft were built for the [Vous devez être inscrit et connecté pour voir ce lien] armed forces, making it the second most widely used light observation aircraft of the war.
Personnel in all service branches commonly referred to it as the "Flying Jeep".
Personnel in all service branches commonly referred to it as the "Flying Jeep".
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Re: Stinson / Vultee L-5 Sentinel
par Zitek Mer 10 Mar 2010, 14:54
Operational history
Capable of operating from forward unimproved [Vous devez être inscrit et connecté pour voir ce lien], the L-5 "Sentinel" delivered information and needed supplies to the front line troops.
On the return trip, she would evacuate the badly wounded soldiers to rear area field hospitals for medical attention.
Capable of operating from forward unimproved [Vous devez être inscrit et connecté pour voir ce lien], the L-5 "Sentinel" delivered information and needed supplies to the front line troops.
On the return trip, she would evacuate the badly wounded soldiers to rear area field hospitals for medical attention.
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Re: Stinson / Vultee L-5 Sentinel
par Zitek Mer 10 Mar 2010, 14:56
Variants
Five versions were produced for the U.S. Army Air Force (USAAF);
the L-5,
L-5B,
L-5C,
L-5E
and L-5G.
There was no L-5A variant as is often reported, as the designation was intended for conversions of some L-5s modified with 24V electrical systems.
The conversions were cancelled when the modification became standard on all subsequent models.
The L-5 carried a [Vous devez être inscrit et connecté pour voir ce lien] and observer in a tandem seating configuration.
The L-5B through L-5G models were modified to carry a litter patient or light cargo, or a rear seat passenger sitting in the normal position.
The Navy and Marine versions of the airplane were the 0Y-1 and 0Y-2.
Five versions were produced for the U.S. Army Air Force (USAAF);
the L-5,
L-5B,
L-5C,
L-5E
and L-5G.
There was no L-5A variant as is often reported, as the designation was intended for conversions of some L-5s modified with 24V electrical systems.
The conversions were cancelled when the modification became standard on all subsequent models.
The L-5 carried a [Vous devez être inscrit et connecté pour voir ce lien] and observer in a tandem seating configuration.
The L-5B through L-5G models were modified to carry a litter patient or light cargo, or a rear seat passenger sitting in the normal position.
The Navy and Marine versions of the airplane were the 0Y-1 and 0Y-2.
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Re: Stinson / Vultee L-5 Sentinel
par Zitek Mer 10 Mar 2010, 14:58
O-62
Observation, artillery spotting and liaison aircraft, powered by a Lycoming 0-435-1 piston engine. 275 built.
L-5
Observation, artillery spotting and liaison aircraft. 1,538 built, 79 transferred to USN/USMC as 0Y-1.
L-5A
Cancelled conversions of L-5 with 24V electrical systems
Observation, artillery spotting and liaison aircraft, powered by a Lycoming 0-435-1 piston engine. 275 built.
L-5
Observation, artillery spotting and liaison aircraft. 1,538 built, 79 transferred to USN/USMC as 0Y-1.
L-5A
Cancelled conversions of L-5 with 24V electrical systems
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Re: Stinson / Vultee L-5 Sentinel
par Zitek Mer 10 Mar 2010, 14:59
L-5B
729 aircraft with rear fuselage hatch to permit loading of a stretcher or cargo; twin-float capability. 60 transferred to RAF as Sentinel Mk II, 40 transferred to USN/USMC as 0Y-1.
L-5C
200 L5-B were equipped K-20 reconnaissance cameras.
L-5D
L=-5s modified in 1943 to L-5C standard
729 aircraft with rear fuselage hatch to permit loading of a stretcher or cargo; twin-float capability. 60 transferred to RAF as Sentinel Mk II, 40 transferred to USN/USMC as 0Y-1.
L-5C
200 L5-B were equipped K-20 reconnaissance cameras.
L-5D
L=-5s modified in 1943 to L-5C standard
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par Zitek Mer 10 Mar 2010, 15:00
L-5E
750 [Vous devez être inscrit et connecté pour voir ce lien] variants with larger brakes and ailerons drooped 15° as flap extensions; 152 transferred to USN/USMC as 0Y-2.
L-5G
L-5E airframe powered by 142-kW (190-hp) Lycoming 0-435-11 piston engines with [Vous devez être inscrit et connecté pour voir ce lien]. 115 built, 785 cancelled by end of the war.
Final production model redesignated U-19B.
XL-5
One test and evaluation aircraft, powered by a Lycoming 0-435-2 piston engine.
U-19A
L-5 variants still in service redesignated U-19A by the USAF in 1962.
U-19B
One L-5E used as a glider tug at the [Vous devez être inscrit et connecté pour voir ce lien] in 1962.
750 [Vous devez être inscrit et connecté pour voir ce lien] variants with larger brakes and ailerons drooped 15° as flap extensions; 152 transferred to USN/USMC as 0Y-2.
L-5G
L-5E airframe powered by 142-kW (190-hp) Lycoming 0-435-11 piston engines with [Vous devez être inscrit et connecté pour voir ce lien]. 115 built, 785 cancelled by end of the war.
Final production model redesignated U-19B.
XL-5
One test and evaluation aircraft, powered by a Lycoming 0-435-2 piston engine.
U-19A
L-5 variants still in service redesignated U-19A by the USAF in 1962.
U-19B
One L-5E used as a glider tug at the [Vous devez être inscrit et connecté pour voir ce lien] in 1962.
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Re: Stinson / Vultee L-5 Sentinel
par Zitek Mer 10 Mar 2010, 15:02
0Y-1
306 L-5 and L-5Bs transferred to the [Vous devez être inscrit et connecté pour voir ce lien] and [Vous devez être inscrit et connecté pour voir ce lien].
0Y-2
152 transfers of L-5E to USN/USMC; 30 0Y-1 conversions to 24V electrical system.
Sentinel Mk I
40 L-5s supplied to the [Vous devez être inscrit et connecté pour voir ce lien] under [Vous devez être inscrit et connecté pour voir ce lien].
Sentinel Mk II
60 L-5Bs supplied to the RAF under Lend-Lease.
306 L-5 and L-5Bs transferred to the [Vous devez être inscrit et connecté pour voir ce lien] and [Vous devez être inscrit et connecté pour voir ce lien].
0Y-2
152 transfers of L-5E to USN/USMC; 30 0Y-1 conversions to 24V electrical system.
Sentinel Mk I
40 L-5s supplied to the [Vous devez être inscrit et connecté pour voir ce lien] under [Vous devez être inscrit et connecté pour voir ce lien].
Sentinel Mk II
60 L-5Bs supplied to the RAF under Lend-Lease.
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Re: Stinson / Vultee L-5 Sentinel
par Zitek Mer 10 Mar 2010, 15:04
Aircraft markings
Standard camouflage as delivered from the factory was non-specular medium gray undersides with olive drab above, broken around the edges of the wing and tail surfaces with medium green.
Stars, or "stars and bars" were applied to both sides of the fuselage and on the upper left and lower right wingtips.
The USAAF number appeared on both sides of the fuselage in either yellow or black.
Most aircraft were repainted silver during the post-WWII period.
A variety of unit identification markings including nose art were applied in the field.
Interior surfaces were generally finished in chromate green or a slightly darker "interior green".
Standard camouflage as delivered from the factory was non-specular medium gray undersides with olive drab above, broken around the edges of the wing and tail surfaces with medium green.
Stars, or "stars and bars" were applied to both sides of the fuselage and on the upper left and lower right wingtips.
The USAAF number appeared on both sides of the fuselage in either yellow or black.
Most aircraft were repainted silver during the post-WWII period.
A variety of unit identification markings including nose art were applied in the field.
Interior surfaces were generally finished in chromate green or a slightly darker "interior green".
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Re: Stinson / Vultee L-5 Sentinel
par Zitek Mer 10 Mar 2010, 15:05
Units using this aircraft
The USAAF, US Marines, and US Navy used this aircraft in the European, Pacific, and Far East theaters during World War II, and in [Vous devez être inscrit et connecté pour voir ce lien] during the [Vous devez être inscrit et connecté pour voir ce lien].
The British RAF operated 100 Sentinels in India and Burma.
After WWII, the [Vous devez être inscrit et connecté pour voir ce lien] used this aircraft from 1945 to 1947.
This aircraft remained in service after 1 July 1947 when the PAAC was renamed the [Vous devez être inscrit et connecté pour voir ce lien].
The Italian Air Force operated approximately 100 L-5's from 1946 into the 1950's.
Many other countries also received L-5's after the war, particularly India.
The USAAF, US Marines, and US Navy used this aircraft in the European, Pacific, and Far East theaters during World War II, and in [Vous devez être inscrit et connecté pour voir ce lien] during the [Vous devez être inscrit et connecté pour voir ce lien].
The British RAF operated 100 Sentinels in India and Burma.
After WWII, the [Vous devez être inscrit et connecté pour voir ce lien] used this aircraft from 1945 to 1947.
This aircraft remained in service after 1 July 1947 when the PAAC was renamed the [Vous devez être inscrit et connecté pour voir ce lien].
The Italian Air Force operated approximately 100 L-5's from 1946 into the 1950's.
Many other countries also received L-5's after the war, particularly India.
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par Zitek Mer 10 Mar 2010, 15:08
Postwar use and current status
After [Vous devez être inscrit et connecté pour voir ce lien], the L-5 was widely used by the [Vous devez être inscrit et connecté pour voir ce lien] for search and rescue work.
Today there are about 300 known examples left world wide and less than half are in flying condition.
A restored, flying example of the 0Y-1 variant (VH-NOY) is located in [Vous devez être inscrit et connecté pour voir ce lien], [Vous devez être inscrit et connecté pour voir ce lien], [Vous devez être inscrit et connecté pour voir ce lien].
This example was built for the USAAF but was finally supplied to the [Vous devez être inscrit et connecté pour voir ce lien], serving until 1949.
A group called the Sentinel Owners and Pilots Association is dedicated to the preservation and enjoyment of this aircraft type.
After [Vous devez être inscrit et connecté pour voir ce lien], the L-5 was widely used by the [Vous devez être inscrit et connecté pour voir ce lien] for search and rescue work.
Today there are about 300 known examples left world wide and less than half are in flying condition.
A restored, flying example of the 0Y-1 variant (VH-NOY) is located in [Vous devez être inscrit et connecté pour voir ce lien], [Vous devez être inscrit et connecté pour voir ce lien], [Vous devez être inscrit et connecté pour voir ce lien].
This example was built for the USAAF but was finally supplied to the [Vous devez être inscrit et connecté pour voir ce lien], serving until 1949.
A group called the Sentinel Owners and Pilots Association is dedicated to the preservation and enjoyment of this aircraft type.
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