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1945 Beechcraft Model 18
Multi Engine Piston
$300,000
Location
Blenheim, South Island, New Zealand
Total Time
6,000 hrs
Engine SMOH
200 hrs
Seats
9
Cruise
180 kts (333 km/h)
✓ Clean NTSB
⚠ High time
Listing Details
Seller reported- Year
- 1945
- Make
- Beechcraft
- Model
- Model 18
- Total Time
- 6,000 hr
- Location
- Blenheim, South Island, New Zealand
- Seller
- Classic Aircraft Sales
- Source
- controller.com
Aircraft is in excellent condition with just 6,000 hours T.T. One of the best setup for serious long distance travel of any Beech 18 today.
PERFORMANCE & ENDURANCE
Flight plan for 165 kt cruise @ 30", or 145 kt economy cruise @ 28".
Carries 660 USG internal fuel in 8 tanks to provide an economy cruise duration of 16 hours at 145 kts giving 'dry-tanks' range of 2,400 NM. Has plus auxiliary oil tank, 9 USG with manual and electric pumps.
ALSO INCLUDES....
Spares include eight x overhauled cylinders; properly NDT’d main wheel assy etc. Also, additional 100 USG ferry tank.
PERHAPS THE BEST EQUIPPED BEECH 18 ANYWHERE, THIS AIRCRAFT IS FULLY COMPLIANT AND IFR.
Aircraft Type - Specifications
Wingspan: 14.5 m (47 ft 7 in)
Length: 10.4 m (33 ft 11½ in)
Height: 2.8 m (9 ft 2½ in)
Wing area: 32.4 m² (349 sq ft)
Max speed: 362 km/h (225 mph)
Max cruising speed: 340 km/h (211 mph)
Economical cruising speed at 1,524 m (5,000 ft): 257 km/h (160 mph)
Initial rate of climb: 363 m/min (1,190 ft/min)
Service ceiling: 7,925 m (26,000 ft)
Max range: 1,931 km (1,200 miles)
Empty weight: 2,624 kg (5,785 lb)
Loaded weight: 4,082 kg (9,000 lb)
Power Plant: Two 336 kw (450 hp) Pratt & Whitney R-985-AN-B5 nine-cylinder air-cooled radial engines
Beechcraft Model 18 — Model Specs
Model specificationStandard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.
Seats
9
Cruise Speed
180 kts (333 km/h)
Range
800 nm (1,482 km)
Ceiling
20,000 ft (6,096 m)
Useful Load
2,500 lbs (1,134 kg)
Horsepower
450 HP
Fuel Burn
55 GPH (208 L/h)
Engines
2
TBO
1,500 hrs
Estimated Cost of Ownership
AeroGurus estimateFuel Burn
55.0 GPH
~$358/hr
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Market price band
Beechcraft Model 18 typical:
$75,000 – $485,603
median $254,000
across 10 active listings
This listing at $300,000 is 18% above median.
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About the Beechcraft Model 18
The Beechcraft Model 18 ("Twin Beech") is a classic radial-engine twin produced 1937 to 1970 — one of the longest-produced aircraft of its era, with over 9,000 built. Twin Pratt & Whitney R-985 radial engines, six to eleven seats, ~180 knot cruise. Used historically for transport, cargo, military (C-45 Expeditor) and famously for skydiving (the large door is iconic), the Model 18 is a sought-after vintage twin and one of the most characterful aircraft you can fly.