Loening C-5

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

C-5
Role	Light amphibian
National origin	United States
Manufacturer	Grover Loening Aircraft Company
First flight	1934
Number built	1
Developed from	Loening XSL

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

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General characteristics

• Crew: 2
• Length: 27 ft 11 in (8.50 m)
• Wingspan: 35 ft 5 in (10.80 m)
• Gross weight: 1,500 lb (680 kg)
• Powerplant: 1 × Menasco B-6 6-cylinder air-cooled inverted in-line piston engine, 160 hp (120 kW)
• Propellers: 2-bladed fixed-pitch pusher propeller

Performance