Aeronca L-16
| L-16 | |
|---|---|
| General information | |
| Type | Liaison aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Aeronca |
| Primary users | United States Army |
| Number built | 609 |
| History | |
| Manufactured | 1946-1950 |
| Developed from | Aeronca Model 7 Champion |
The Aeronca L-16 is a United States Army liaison aircraft built by Aeronca. It saw extensive service during the Korean War and was essentially a militarized version of the Aeronca Champion. From 1955, large numbers were transferred to the Civil Air Patrol.
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.