The Cessna Bird Dog was developed in 1949 as the result of the US Army searching for an all-metal aircraft that would serve as an observation and liaison aircraft.

Cessna was awarded with the contract and the L-19 recieved the name Bird Dog because of it's operational role. Later on, the Bird Dog was replaced with helicoptors for it's role in pre-artillery reconnaissance. More peaceful uses for the Bird Dog encompassed glider towing for the Royal Canadian Air Cadets as well as Civil Air Patrol.
Hyperion is introducing a Cessna Bird Dog. It is a 25e class model like our Cub 25e. The 25e models are easy to transport and low cost to operate, yet with great flying capabilities.

Keep an eye out for the new Cessna O-1 Bird Dog

Specifications:
Wingspan: 1195 mm
Wing area: 21,4dm2
Length: 950 mm
Flying weight: 1230 - 1350 g
Servos: 4 (5 required for optional flaps)

Covered with oracover

Suggested power: DualSky XM3536CA-8T 220/350 W 11x5.5 or DualSky XM3542CA-6T 280/450 W  12x6 3s 2200 - 3300mAh  battery

Suggested ESC: DualSky 60 A ESC  or 30 - 40 A ESC and seperate receiver battery (if built with flaps). Without flaps 3A BEC is enough (Pulso 33++ or DualSky 40A)