The 1941 DC and DF models (ATC 746) were tandem-seat trainers, priced at $1,685-1,995.
The 1941 Taylor DL (ATC 746) production totalled 2,348 D models, of which 2,119 DC and DL models went to the USAAF as L-2 and O-57. The L-2A with open cowling, L-2M with closed cowling, and observation as O-57.
The Auster Mk.I design originated with a pre-war American light cabin monoplane of 1938 built in England under licence. Successful trials with impressed civilian Taylorcraft Plus D aircraft by the Army for artillery spotting duties led to the introduction of the first fully militarised Taylorcraft, the unarmed two-seat Auster I.
In England, Taylocraft Ltd built 822 D models as Auster AOP-1 Mk III (130hp Cirrus Major) and IV/V (125hp Lycoming O-290).
Taylor D
Engine: Lycoming O-145, 65hp
Seats: 2
DC
Engine: Continental A-65, 65hp
Wingspan: 35’5″
Length: 22’9″
Useful load: 480 lb
Max speed: 102 mph
Cruise speed: 92 mph
Stall: 35 mph
Range: 270 mi
Seats: 2
DF
Engine: Franklin 4AC, 65hp
Seats: 2
All Aero 