Military
Beech U-8f
Manufacturer: BEECH
The Beechcraft Model 18, nicknamed the Twin Beech, is a 6‑ to 11‑seat, twin‑radial‑engine, low‑wing aircraft with a tailwheel undercarriage. First flown in 1937, it remained in production until 1969, when more than 9,000 units were built. The design was used worldwide as a civilian executive, cargo, and passenger aircraft, and also served in many military roles.
Aircraft Facts
- Type Key
- beech-u-8f
- Class
- Military
- Registry Count
- 2
- Example Registration
- N16BN
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
- U-8F- 2 registrations - Example N16BN