Stinson Voyager

Development

First developed as the Stinson Model 105 in 1939, it was a high-wing three-seat braced monoplane powered by either a 75 hp Continental A-75 or an 80 hp Continental A-80-6. This was developed into the Model 10 powered by a Continental A-80 piston engine. The Model 10 introduced a wider cabin as well as an improved standard for the interior and finish. The Model 10 was followed by the Model 10A, powered by a Franklin 4AC-99 engine and the Model 10B with a Lycoming GO-145.

Six Model 10As were evaluated by the United States Army as the YO-54. The successful testing led to an order for the slightly larger and heavier O-62, later designated the L-5 Sentinel.

A number of Model 105s and Model 10As were impressed into Army service as the AT-19 (later L-9).

After the Second World War the type was developed as the Model 108, the prototypes being converted Model 10As.

Variants

Model 105

Production variant also known as the HW-75 with a Continental A-75 engine), or HW-80 with a Continental A-80 engine, 277 built.

Model 10

Improved production variant with an 80 hp Continental A-80 engine, 260 built.

Model 10A

Variant with a 90 hp Franklin 4AC-99 engine, 515 built (10A and 10B).

Model 10B

Variant with a 75 hp Lycoming GO-145 engine, 515 built (10A and 10B).

YO-54

United States Army designation for six Model 10s for evaluation.

AT-19A

Original military designation for eight Model 105s impressed in 1942, later changed to L-9A.

AT-19B

Original designation for 12 impressed Model 10A Yoyagers, later changed to L-9B.

L-9A

Final designation for eight impressed Model 105 Voyagers, originally AT-19A.

L-9B

Final designation for 12 impressed Model 10A Yoyagers, originally AT-19B.

Operators

 Brazil

Brazilian Air Force - Model 105

 Canada

Royal Canadian Air Force

 United States

United States Army Air Forces

Specifications (105)

Data from General Dynamics Aircraft and their Predecessors

General characteristics

Crew: one

Capacity: two passengers

Length: 22 ft 2 in (6.76 m)

Wingspan: 34 ft 0 in (10.36 m)

Height: 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)

Wing area: 155 sq ft (14.4 m²)

Airfoil: NACA 4412

Empty weight: 923 lb (419 kg)

Gross weight: 1,580 lb (717 kg)

Powerplant: 1 × Continental A-75-3 air-cooled flat-four, 75 hp (56 kW)

Performance

Maximum speed: 105 mph (169 km/h; 91 kn)

Cruise speed: 100 mph (161 km/h; 87 kn)

Range: 350 mi (304 nmi; 563 km)

Service ceiling: 10,500 ft (3,200 m)

Rate of climb: 430 ft/min (2.2 m/s)