General Aviation
Beech D18s
Manufacturer: BEECH
The Beechcraft Model 18, also called the Twin Beech, is a 6‑ to 11‑seat, twin‑radial‑engine, low‑wing aircraft that was produced from 1937 to 1969. It became one of the world’s most widely built light aircraft, with over 9,000 units built for civilian, business, cargo, and military roles.
Aircraft Facts
- Type Key
- beech-d18s
- Class
- General Aviation
- Registry Count
- 55
- Example Registration
- N103G
Specifications
- Wingspan
- 14.53 m / 47 ft
- Length
- 10.44 m / 34 ft
- Height
- 2.97 m / 9 ft
- Max Speed
- 362 km/h / 225 mph
- Cruise Speed
- 260 km/h / 160 mph
- Range
- 1900 km / 1000 nmi
- Ceiling
- 7900 m / 26000 ft
- First Flight
- 1937-01-15
- Production Start
- 1937
- Production End
- 1970
- Total Built
- 9000
Variants
- D18S- 55 registrations - Example N103G
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