Stinson L-5 Sentinel

Stinson L-5 Sentinel
Usage
Role	Military observation
Origin	United States
Manufacturer	Stinson Aircraft Company
Introduction	1942
Primary users	United States Army United States Air Force United States Marine Corps Royal Thai Air Force
Developed from	Stinson Model 75B
Specifications (L-5)
Crew	one or two
Seating	two
Max speed	110 kn (204 km/h)
Cruise	87 kn (161 km/h)
Range	326 nmi (604 km)
Ceiling	15,800 ft (4,816 m)
Length	24 ft 1 in (7.34 m)
Wingspan	34 ft 0 in (10.36 m)
Height	7 ft 11 in (2.41 m)
MTOW	2,250 lb (1,021 kg)
Empty	1,550 lb (703 kg)
Variants
O-62 L-5 L-5A L-5B L-5C L-5D L-5E L-5E-1 L-5G XL-5F U-19A U-19B OY-1 OY-2 Sentinel Mk I Sentinel Mk II L-5/235 Clevenger

The Stinson L-5 Sentinel was a military observation airplane manufactured by Stinson Aircraft Company.

Summary

“	The Stinson L-5 is typical of the type of aircraft developed during WWII for duties such as liaison, artillery spotting, photo-reconnaissance and casualty evacuation. Rugged and dependable, the design is a true 'workhorse', showing little to no concern for aesthetics and equipped with no unnecessary embellishments. It simply does what it says on the tin. The L-5 was dubbed 'The Flying Jeep' and, along with the Stinson L-1 Vigilant, was the only other American liaison aircraft of WWII that was purpose-built for military use. Other types were used, of course, but they tended to be converted from existing commercial designs such as the Piper L-4 Cub. Nearly all Perspex, the cockpit area affords excellent visibility in all directions and the large door windows fold down to give uninterrupted viewing below. The design was created to be multi-functional and versions of the L-5 were produced to operate as air ambulances and carry small amounts of freight, munitions and other cargo. Its primary use was as a front-line liaison aircraft and artillery spotter. The L-5's supreme ability to get into small, remote areas earned it great respect from the generals and troops alike, and L-5s dropped much needed medical supplies, munitions, food and other provisions to hard-pressed troops in remote areas. L-5s were also used to guide fighter-bombers to their targets by radio communication and flare drops. Seeing service in WWII and the Korean and Vietnam conflicts, to name but three, Sentinels have flown across deserts, operated from dense jungle airstrips and in freezing conditions of snow and ice. Wherever they were operating, pilots could depend on an aircraft that would always get them through, and any pilot that flew the L-5 came away with a new-found respect for this little 'can do' aeroplane. Today, many Sentinels have found their way into private hands and provide an inexpensive entry into the world of warbird ownership. They make excellent glider tugs and as simple, rugged sports aircraft are a source of pure fun in today's high tech aviation world.	”
	~ Aeroplane Heaven on their product listing

Simulator availability

Overview

This asset is available in the following simulators.

Sim
XP12	1
FGFS2020.3LTS
FS2020
XP11	1		1
DCS
P3D		1
XP10	1
FSX		1
FS2004

Package listing

The following packages are either included in the base sim or available for purchase/download. Note that the inclusion of packages below is not an endorsement of quality or fitness. Potential buyers are highly encouraged to research payware packages through reviews, videos, or other means before purchasing.

X-Plane 12 [edit]
License	Variant	Creator	Notes
Included	L-5	Laminar Research @X-Plane.com	Included in base sim

X-Plane 11 [edit]
License	Variant	Creator	Notes
Included	L-5	Laminar Research @X-Plane.com	Included in base sim
Freeware	L-5	MGouge & Laminar Research @X-Plane.org	Update of included aircraft

Prepar3D v4-v5[edit]
License	Variant	Creator	Notes
Payware	L-5	Aeroplane Heaven @Just Flight	P3Dv4 only

X-Plane 10 [edit]
License	Variant	Creator	Notes
Included	L-5 L-5G L-5G Uprated	Laminar Research @X-Plane.com	Included in base sim

Microsoft Flight Simulator X / Prepar3D v1-v3[edit]
License	Variant	Creator	Notes
Payware	L-5	Aeroplane Heaven @Just Flight

X-Plane 12

Included liveries

Liveries selection is unchanged from X-Plane 11. Refer to X-Plane 11 included liveries section.

X-Plane 11

Included liveries

The following liveries accompany the included Laminar Research model at no additional cost.

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  default

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  full white

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  tow red

X-Plane 10

Included liveries

The following liveries accompany the included Laminar Research model at no additional cost.

L-5 Sentinel

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  Default

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  Full White

• 

  Red

L-5G Sentinel

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  Default

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  Full White

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  Red

L-5G Sentinel Uprated

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  Default

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  Full White

• 

  Red

Sim	Airplanes by simulator availability						Airplanes by source
XP12:	All •	Included •	Payware •	Freeware •	In development		Included •	Third-party
FGFS2020.3LTS:	All •	Included	•	Freeware •	In development		Included •	Third-party •	Launcher
FS2020:	All •	Included •	Payware •	Freeware •	In development		Included •	Third-party •	Marketplace
XP11:	All •	Included •	Payware •	Freeware •	In development		Included •	Third-party
DCS:	All •	Included •	Payware •	Freeware •	In development		Included •	Third-party •	Marketplace
P3D:	All •	Included •	Payware •	Freeware •	In development		Included •	Third-party
XP10:	All •	Included •	Payware •	Freeware			Included •	Third-party
FSX:	All •	Included •	Payware •	Freeware			Included •	Third-party
FS2004:	All •	Included •	Payware •	Freeware			Included •	Third-party