Years In Service: 1967-1970
Initial Flight: June 25, 1947
The Skymaster was a low-cost twin-engine piston-powered aircraft, with one engine in the nose of the aircraft and a second in the rear of the fuselage. Modifications for the military included pylons for smoke rockets, a smoke generator to make it more visible, and a loudspeaker for use in psychological warfare. The Cessna O-2 Skymaster (nicknamed “Oscar Deuce”) is a military version of the Cessna 337 Super Skymaster.
Aircraft Specifications
Height: 9′ 2″ Wingspan: 38′ 2″ Length: 29′ 8″ Crew: 2 Armament: Smoke rockets, smoke generator, and a loudspeaker for use in psychological warfare. Gun and rocket pods for light attack. No. of Engines: 2 Horsepower: 210 hp Cruise speed: 200 mph Ceiling: 18,012 ft.