Beechcraft D18

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:aircraft
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Beechcraft_D18_S
gptkbp:aircraft_operated general aviation
twin-engine
civil and military aircraft
gptkbp:cockpit tandem seating arrangement
gptkbp:crew 2
gptkbp:design low-wing monoplane
gptkbp:engine 2
gptkbp:engine_type gptkb:Pratt_&_Whitney_R-985
gptkb:engine
gptkbp:features all-metal construction
high aspect ratio wings
spacious cabin
good short-field performance
gptkbp:first_flight gptkb:1940
gptkbp:first_introduced gptkb:1940
gptkbp:fuel_capacity 1,200 liters
gptkbp:height 3.76 m
gptkbp:historical_significance used in World War II
popular in post-war aviation
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Beechcraft D18
gptkbp:is_used_by military and civilian operators
gptkbp:landing_gear tailwheel configuration
gptkbp:length 10.67 m
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Beechcraft
gptkbp:max_speed 200 knots
gptkbp:max_takeoff_weight 3,402 kg
gptkbp:notable_users gptkb:aircraft
gptkb:military_unit
gptkb:Royal_Canadian_Air_Force
gptkb:battle
various airlines
gptkbp:number_built over 9,000
gptkbp:operational_history used in various roles including cargo and passenger transport
used in flight training
used in air ambulance services
used in aerial survey missions
used in bush flying operations
gptkbp:production_years 1940-1969
gptkbp:propulsion variable-pitch propellers
gptkbp:range 1,200 miles
gptkbp:retired various dates depending on operator
gptkbp:role light transport aircraft
gptkbp:seating_capacity gptkb:6
gptkbp:service_ceiling 25,000 ft
gptkbp:speed 180 knots
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Beechcraft_1900
gptkbp:variant gptkb:Beechcraft_18
gptkbp:wing_area 30.5 m²
gptkbp:wingspan 15.85 m