General Aviation
Beech H-18
Manufacturer: BEECH
The Beechcraft Model 18, nicknamed the Twin Beech, is a 6‑ to 11‑seat, twin‑engined, low‑wing, tailwheel light aircraft. First flown in 1937, it remained in production for 32 years, a world record at the time, and more than 9,000 units were built. The aircraft served as a civilian executive, cargo, and passenger airliner, and was also widely used by the U.S. military during and after World War II.
Aircraft Facts
- Type Key
- beech-h-18
- Class
- General Aviation
- Registry Count
- 28
- Example Registration
- N18RW
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
- 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
- H-18- 28 registrations - Example N18RW
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