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CESSNA L-19A BIRD DOG

“OLD DOG NEW TRICKS” 35cc-40cc SEA378

Seagull Models Cessna L-19A Bird Dog “OLD DOG NEW TRICKS” 35cc-40cc – Wingspan 98.5 inches SEA378

The SEAGULL MODELS 98.5″ wingspan L-19 BIRDDOG/CESSNA O-1 model is an exciting replica of the beloved multi-mission single engine aircraft that proudly served from 1950-1974. This amazing little aircraft penetrated enemy lines, called in targets, provided intel/recon, acted as a radio relay, escorted convoys and acted in FAC role and several other duties! Legend Hobby proudly brings you this historic aircraft in an impressive 98.5-inch wingspan model that is easy to assemble, with its two-piece wing the model can be transported in most large vehicles quiet easily and best of all it flies great! Though not intended to be flown or built by the novice modeler, experienced modelers will find this L-19 BIRDDOG easy to assemble and versatile enough to handle gas, glow and large electric power systems with ease!

Military Service: The United States Department of Defense (DOD) ordered 3,200 L-19s that were built between 1950 and 1959, entering both the U.S. Army and U.S. Marine Corps inventories, initially designated as OE-1s in the Marine Corps until all US military aircraft designations were standardized in 1962. The aircraft were used in various utility roles such as artillery spotting, front line communications, medevac and training.

In 1962, the Army L-19 and Marine Corps OE-1 was redesignated the O-1 (Observation) Bird Dog and entered the Vietnam War. During the early 1960s, the Bird Dog was flown by the Republic of Vietnam Air Force (RVNAF), U.S. Army, and U.S. Marines in South Vietnam and later by clandestine forward air controllers (e.g., Ravens) in Laos and Cambodia. Because of its short takeoff and landing (STOL) and low altitude/low airspeed capabilities, the O-1 also later found its way into U.S. Air Force service as a Forward Air Controller (FAC) aircraft for vectoring faster fighter and attack aircraft and supporting combat search-and-rescue operations recovering downed aircrews.

During the Vietnam War the Bird Dog was used primarily for reconnaissance, target acquisition, artillery adjustment, radio relay, convoy escort and the forward air control of tactical aircraft, to include bombers operating in a tactical role.

Supplementing the O-1, then gradually replacing it, the USAF switched to the Cessna O-2 Skymaster and North American OV-10 Bronco, while the U.S. Marine Corps took delivery of the OV-10 to replace their aging O-1s. Both were faster twin-engined aircraft, with the OV-10 being a turboprop aircraft, but the U.S. Army retained the Bird Dog throughout the war with up to 11 Reconnaissance Airplane Companies (RACs) deployed to cover all of South Vietnam, the Vietnamese Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) and the southern edge of North Vietnam. Its quieter noise footprint, lower speed, tighter maneuverability, short runway ability and better visibility (even to the rear) kept it highly valued by the ground units it supported and highly feared by enemy units it flew over. The last U.S. Army O-1 Bird Dog was officially retired in 1974.

Many of former O-1 and L-19 aircraft were eventually sold to private owners as recreational aircraft, while others went to museums where they are usually displayed in their military combat markings. Still others found their way to glider clubs in the U.S. as a reliable and powerful vehicle to tow gliders into the air.

TECHNICAL DETAILS
35cc-40cc gasoline engine.
Wingspan …………………………….. 98.5 inches (2502 mm)
Approximate flying weight ………. 15.5-20lbs (7-9 kg).
Length ………………………………… 67 in (1700 mm)
Recommended engine size ……. 35cc-40cc
ELECTRIC CONVERSION INCLUDED.
Radio system required 7+channels with 8 servos.
Flying skill level intermediate/advanced.
ITEM CODE: SEA78
KEY FEATURES
High quality balsa and balsa plywood, these make light weight construction.
Realistic covering trim scheme of the Bird Dog “Old Dog, New Tricks”
Plug-in wings with fast-connect struts make it easy to transport and fast to assemble.
Aluminum airfoil wing struts.
Opening left side window and door scale cockpit, cabin with instruments
Removable antenna for easy access and transportation
Painted fiberglass cowl.
Aluminum painted landing gear
CNC Aluminum 3D tail gear
Includes PU rubber wheel with CNC aluminum hub 4.5″ Main Wheels and 2.75″ rubber tail wheel
Transparent fuel tank set 500ml.
Functioning flaps allow for an enhanced flight envelope
Includes intelligent Navigation LED Light System Basic Version for Fixed Wing Planes 12V
Includes PU rubber wheel with CNC aluminum hub 4.5″ and transparent fuel tank set 500ml.
Quality hardware included

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