el Beechcraft Modelo 18 (o "Doble Haya", como también se le conoce) es un avión ligero de 6 a 11 asientos, bimotor, de ala baja y rueda trasera fabricado por la Beech Aircraft Corporation de Wichita, Kansas. Producido continuamente de 1937 a noviembre de 1969 (más de 32 años, un récord mundial en ese momento), se construyeron más de 9.000, lo que lo convierte en uno de los aviones ligeros más utilizados del mundo. Vendido en todo el mundo como ejecutivo civil, utilitario, avión de carga y avión de pasajeros en ruedas traseras, ruedas nasales, esquís o flotadores, también se utilizó como un avión militar.
Fuente: Beechcraft Model 18 en Wikipedia
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el Beechcraft Modelo 18 is a twin-engine, low-wing, tailwheel aircraft that was manufactured by the Beech Aircraft Corporation of Wichita, Kansas. It is one of the most versatile and widely used aircraft in aviation history, serving as a trainer, transport, bomber, airliner, executive, and military aircraft. The Model 18 was first flown in 1937 and remained in production until 1970, with more than 9,000 units built in various models and configurations. The Model 18 was known for its reliability, performance, and adaptability to different missions and environments.
Some of the notable variants of the Model 18 include the AT-7 Navigator, a navigation trainer for the US Army Air Forces; the C-45 Expeditor, a utility transport for the US military and civilian operators; the D18S, a popular executive and charter aircraft; the JRB Expeditor, a naval version of the C-45; and the UC-45J Navigator, a modified C-45 for the US Navy. The Model 18 was also used by several foreign air forces and civil aviation authorities around the world. The Model 18 is still flown today by enthusiasts and collectors who appreciate its classic design and history.