Years In Service: 1937-1970
Initial Flight: January 15, 1937
The Navy used the aircraft as the JRB (C-45) and SNB (AT-7/11). Thousands of AAF pilot cadets also were given advanced training in twin-engine Beech airplanes. The Beechcraft Model 18 is a twin-engined, low-wing, tailwheel light aircraft manufactured by the Beech Aircraft Corporation.
Aircraft Specifications
Height: 9′ 2″ Wingspan: 47′ 8″ Length: 34′ 2″ Crew: 2 No. of Engines: 2 Payload: Up to nine passengers. Powerplant: Pratt & Whitney R-985-AN-1 Wasp Junior Horsepower: 450 hp Cruise speed: 150 mph Max Speed: 219 mph Ceiling: 18,200 ft.