Years In Service: 1954-1972
Initial Flight: January 3, 1953
An “off-the-shelf” civilian Cessna 310 light twin-engine transport, popularly known in the Air Force as the “Blue Canoe”. They were used for executive transport (up to 4 passengers) and to haul light cargo between military bases. The aircraft is unpressurized and was the smallest in the line of Cessna twin’s engine aircraft.
Aircraft Specifications
Height: 10′ 5″ Wingspan: 35′ 8″ Length: 27′ Crew: 2 Powerplant: Continental 0-470-M No. of Engines: 2 Horsepower: 240 hp. Cruise speed: 180 mph Max Speed: 238 mph Ceiling: 22,000 ft.