L-17 Navion

L-17 Navion

Four place utility / liaison airplane manufactured by Ryan and North American. Engine: Continental 0-470-7. 205 hp. Cruise Speed: 121 mph Service Ceiling: 10,900 ft. Max Range: 592 mi.

The L-17 was used by the military services from the late 1940s through the early 1960s for liaison, reconnaissance, personnel and light cargo carrying mission. It was originally designed for civilian use by North American Aviation, Inc. The Army Air Forces ordered 83 military versions under the designation L-17A.

Used extensively in the Far East during the Korean War for troop and VIP transport, aeromedical evacuation.   All L-17s were re-designated U-18s in 1962. When they were phased out they were given to Army flying clubs