Beechcraft Model 18 – Foto e Video

Le Beechcraft Modello 18 (o "Twin Beech", come è anche noto) è un aereo leggero a ruota posteriore da 6 a 11 posti, bimotore, ad ala bassa, prodotto dalla Beech Aircraft Corporation di Wichita, Kansas. Prodotto continuamente dal 1937 al novembre 1969 (oltre 32 anni, un record mondiale all'epoca), ne furono costruiti oltre 9.000, rendendolo uno degli aerei leggeri più utilizzati al mondo. Venduto in tutto il mondo come dirigente civile, utility, aereo da carico e aereo di linea passeggeri su ruote posteriori, ruote nasali, sci o galleggianti, è stato anche utilizzato come aereo militare.

fonte: Beechcraft Modello 18 su Wikipedia

Le Beechcraft Modello 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.