1945 BEECHCRAFT Model 18 NO LONGER LISTED
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$300,000
Overpriced
- 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
Performance & Capacity
- Seats
- 9
- Cruise
- 180 kts
- Range
- 800 nm
- Useful Load
- 2,500 lbs
- Engines
- 2
- Power
- 450 hp
Manufacturer-published specs for the Beechcraft Model 18 model. Actual aircraft may vary by configuration / modifications.
Market price band
Beechcraft Model 18 typical:
$115,000 – $493,595
across 11 active listings
Description
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
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.