Beechcraft Model 18 – Fotografije & Video

V Beechcraft Model 18 (ali "Twin Beech", kot je znano tudi) je 6- do 11-sedežno, dvomotorno, nizko krilno, zadnje lahko letalo, ki ga proizvaja Beech Aircraft Corporation iz Wichite v Kansasu. Neprekinjeno so proizvajali od leta 1937 do novembra 1969 (več kot 32 let, svetovni rekord v tistem času), izdelali so več kot 9.000 letal, zaradi česar je eno najbolj razširjenih lahkih letal na svetu. Prodano po vsem svetu kot civilno vodstvo, komunalno, tovorno in potniško letalo na zadnjih kolesih, nosnih kolesih, smučeh ali plovcih, je bilo uporabljeno tudi kot vojaško letalo.

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V Beechcraft Model 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.