Aeronca L-16

The Aeronca L-16 was a United States Army liaison aircraft. It saw extensive service during the Korean War. It was essentially a militarized version of the Aeronca Champion. From 1955 large numbers were transferred to the Civil Air Patrol.

Variants

 * L-16A (7BCM Champion)
 * 509 built, 376 of them produced for the Air National Guard, used in Korea 1950, 85 hp (63 kW) Continental O-190-1 (C-85) engine,


 * L-16B (7CCM Champion)
 * Military version of the Model 7AC used as training aircraft for United States Army, 90 hp (67 kW) Continental O-205-1 engine. 100 built.

Operators
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 * National Guard of the United States
 * United States Army
 * Civil Air Patrol
 * National Safety Forces