Taylorcraft LNT-1
Taylorcraft Aircraft · USA · first flew 1939 · glider
The LNT-1 was the US Navy's designation for the Taylorcraft DCO-65, a two-seat high-wing light monoplane pressed into wartime service for liaison and glider-towing duties.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × none, embedded-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.9 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- US Navy liaison designation for Taylorcraft DCO-65
- High-wing two-seat light monoplane
- Used for glider towing and station liaison
Side-by-side high-wing monoplane with a Continental engine, fabric-covered wings and fuselage, and a distinctive wide cabin compared to the tandem-seat Piper Cub — the two-abreast seating is the key recognition point.
Specifications
- The Taylorcraft LNT-1 has a length of 6.9 m (23 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 10.97 m (36 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 145 km/h (90 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
Taylorcraft's side-by-side two-seaters were among the light civil aircraft impressed into US military service at the outbreak of World War II; the Navy adopted the DCO-65 variant as the LNT-1 for utility duties at naval air stations.
Variants
The LNT-1 was the sole Navy Taylorcraft designation; the Army Air Forces operated similar Taylorcraft models as the L-2 Grasshopper series.
Where you'll see it
Served in small numbers with the US Navy in liaison and glider-tow roles; like other impressed light aircraft, the LNT-1 was phased out as purpose-built military liaison types became available.
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