Helio U-10D Super Courier N5072K Art
Helio U-10D Super Courier N5072K Art.
The Helio U-10D Super Courier, tail number N5072K, is a legendary STOL (short takeoff and landing) aircraft designed for utility and versatility. First built in 1967 for the U.S. Air Force, this aircraft later served with the California Air National Guard before joining the Civil Air Patrol‘s Oklahoma Wing in 1979. Known for its remarkable ability to take off in just a few plane lengths, the U-10D features advanced aerodynamics, including leading-edge slats and large trailing-edge flaps. Upgraded with a 295 hp Lycoming engine, the Super Courier has been a reliable workhorse in military and civilian missions alike. Today, N5072K continues to fly, proudly displaying a sleek new paint scheme from Phoenix, Arizona.
Massive 40×60 canvas wraps and framed canvas wraps available upon request!
Design by Ron Finger
MinnesotaMaj. Ron Finger, a freelance illustrator and member of Civil Air Patrol’s Minnesota Wing, was honored as Artist of the Year by the Minnesota Aviation Hall of Fame, and as an Air Force Art Program artist, he documents U.S. Air Force operations while also creating historical emergency service art for Civil Air Patrol.
Helio U-10D Super Courier N5072K Art vintage style military aviation travel poster art by – Squadron Posters!
Helio U-10D / HT-295 Super Courier N5072K
- Capacity:Â 2
- Length:Â 30Â ft 8 in
- Maximum speed:Â 170Â mph
- Cruise speed:Â 160Â mph
- Range:Â 1,090Â mi
- Service ceiling:Â 20,500Â ft
The Helio Courier is a cantilever high-wing light STOL utility aircraft designed in 1949. Around 500 of these aircraft were manufactured in Pittsburg, Kansas, from 1954 until 1974 by the Helio Aircraft Company. The design featured four leading edge slats that deployed automatically, and large trailing edge flaps. Couriers were famous for their takeoffs, which often took only a few plane lengths and then climbed at very high angles. Upgraded with the Lycoming GO-480-G1D6 295 hp engine, the Super Courier was used by the U.S. Air Force from 1958 onward as the U-10D.
Built for the Air Force in April 1967, s/n 66-14349 served with USAF-California Air National Guard before being transferred to Civil Air Patrol’s Oklahoma Wing in 1979. Still flying today, N5072K sports a flashy new paint scheme out of Phoenix, Arizona. Check out this stunning Helio U-10D Super Courier N5072K Art by – Squadron Posters!
Squadron Posters offers the world’s largest collection of Squadron Specific Art! Check out our stunning vintage style military aviation themed travel posters, honoring All Branches of Service. Our artwork not only represents aircraft, armored cavalry, or ships, it represents adventure and travel. This means we create posters featuring the Space Needle, New Orleans, the Golden Gate Bridge, Mt Rushmore and the National Mall. Of course, McChord AFB isn’t in Seattle but if you’re stationed there your adventure surely involves the Space Needle! (See our Facebook page HERE)
This is what makes Squadron Posters different–it’s about remembering where you’ve lived and what you’ve seen with a vintage themed travel poster. – Collect your travels and tell your story!
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