1945 Beechcraft D18S

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