Boeing L-15 Scout

L-15 Scout
Role	Liaison aircraft
Manufacturer	Boeing
First flight	13 July 1947
Number built	12

The Boeing L-15 Scout or YL-15 was a small, piston engine liaison aircraft built by Boeing in very small numbers after World War II. It was a short take-off and landing (STOL) aircraft powered by a 125 hp Lycoming engine. The L-15 was an attempt by Boeing to expand its product line as World War II drew to a close and Boeing's production of combat aircraft declined. Boeing decided against marketing the L-15 as a general aviation aircraft, and the few that were produced went to the United States Army. Most were used in Alaska for various duties.

Operators

United States

• United States Army

Specifications (XL-15)

Data from Boeing Aircraft since 1916

General characteristics

• Crew: Two (pilot and observer)

Performance

• Endurance: 2¼ hours normal, 5½ hours with external fuel

References

Bibliography

• Bowers, Peter M. Boeing Aircraft since 1916. London: Putnam, Third edition 1989. ISBN 0-85177-804-6.

External links

• "Grasshopper Eye's Widen" , March 1947, Popular Science article with explanation of unique features of L-15A
• "Eye For Ground Forces Fly As Low As 50 mph" , March 1947, Popular Mechanics good photo of rear observers unique position
• "XL-15 Folds Up For A Tow" , February 1948, Popular Science middle of page
• Flight, November 20th 1947, page 573 bottom of page shows XL-15A on floats, with specification when operated as float plane
• "New Eyes For The Army Ground Forces" , October 1947, Popular Science US Army recruiting ad featuring L-15A