Loening C-5

Last updated
C-5
RoleLight amphibian
National origin United States
Manufacturer Grover Loening Aircraft Company
First flight1934
Number built1
Developed from Loening XSL

The Loening C-5 was an American amphibious aircraft built by Loening in the 1930s.

Contents

Design

The C-5, a small amphibian based on the Loening XSL-2, was larger in size and featured an enclosed a cabin. The engine was cowled to reduce drag. One C-5 was built (civil registration X813W), flying in 1934.

Specifications

Data from [1]

General characteristics

Performance

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References

  1. "Loening C-5" (in Russian). Airwar.ru. Retrieved 2019-02-26.