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* [http://books.google.com/books?id=O-ADAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA96&dq=popular+mechanics+1947+%22cloudster%22&hl=en&ei=8fvYTP70B4WnnAe9nO3pCQ&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=1&ved=0CCwQ6AEwAA#v=onepage&q&f=true '' "Eye For Ground Forces Fly As Low As 50 mph" '', March 1947, Popular Mechanics] good photo of rear observers unique position |
* [http://books.google.com/books?id=O-ADAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA96&dq=popular+mechanics+1947+%22cloudster%22&hl=en&ei=8fvYTP70B4WnnAe9nO3pCQ&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=1&ved=0CCwQ6AEwAA#v=onepage&q&f=true '' "Eye For Ground Forces Fly As Low As 50 mph" '', March 1947, Popular Mechanics] good photo of rear observers unique position |
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* [http://books.google.com/books?id=RigDAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA141&dq=popular+science+%22XL-15%22&hl=en&ei=kDnWTMLjGo-fnQeE-vicCQ&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=2&ved=0CDsQ6AEwAQ#v=onepage&q&f=true '' "XL-15 Folds Up For A Tow" '', February 1948, Popular Science] middle of page |
* [http://books.google.com/books?id=RigDAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA141&dq=popular+science+%22XL-15%22&hl=en&ei=kDnWTMLjGo-fnQeE-vicCQ&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=2&ved=0CDsQ6AEwAQ#v=onepage&q&f=true '' "XL-15 Folds Up For A Tow" '', February 1948, Popular Science] middle of page |
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* [http://www.flightglobal.com/pdfarchive/view/1947/1947%20-%202019.html ''Flight'', November 20th 1947, page 573] bottom of page shows XL-15A on floats, with specification when operated as float plane |
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* [http://books.google.com/books?id=hCQDAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA8&dq=popular+science+%22L-15%22&hl=en&ei=0TrWTJ3OIuHhnQeh9rXWCQ&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=9&ved=0CEgQ6AEwCDgU#v=onepage&q&f=true '' "New Eyes For The Army Ground Forces" '', October 1947, Popular Science] US Army recruiting ad featuring L-15A |
* [http://books.google.com/books?id=hCQDAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA8&dq=popular+science+%22L-15%22&hl=en&ei=0TrWTJ3OIuHhnQeh9rXWCQ&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=9&ved=0CEgQ6AEwCDgU#v=onepage&q&f=true '' "New Eyes For The Army Ground Forces" '', October 1947, Popular Science] US Army recruiting ad featuring L-15A |
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Revision as of 08:46, 9 November 2010
| L-15 Scout | |
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| 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
Specifications (XL-15)
Data from Boeing Aircraft since 1916 [1]
General characteristics
- Crew: Two (pilot and observer)
Performance
- Endurance: 2¼ hours normal, 5½ hours with external fuel
References
Notes
- ^ Bowers 1989, p.374-375.
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