Specifications and Performance

Beech 18

 

Engine 2 x 450hp (336kW) Pratt & Whitney R-985-AN-B5 Wasp Junior, 9 cyl. air-cooled, radials.

Wing Span

14.5m

47ft 7in

Length

10.4m

33ft 11in

Height

2.8m

9ft 2in

Wing Area

32.4sq m

349sq ft

Weight Empty

2 624kg

5 765lb

Weight Loaded

4 082kg

9 000lb

Max Speed

362km/h

225mph

Cruising Speed

257km/h

160mph

Initial Climb

362.7m/min

1 190ft/min

Service Ceiling

7 925m

26 000ft

Range

1 930km

1 200mile

 

Compiled by Don Cameron