1938 Beech F17D Staggerwing NC18781

1938 Beech F17D Staggerwing NC18781 Engine make/model: 915-cubic-inch Jacobs L6MB 7-cylinder radial Horsepower: 300 Max gross weight (lbs.): 3550–3590 Empty weight, std. (lbs.): 2155 Fuel capacity (gals.): 125 Wingspan (ft.):…

1938 Beech F17D Staggerwing NC18781
Engine make/model: 915-cubic-inch Jacobs L6MB 7-cylinder radial
Horsepower: 300
Max gross weight (lbs.): 3550--3590
Empty weight, std. (lbs.): 2155
Fuel capacity (gals.): 125
Wingspan (ft.): 32
Length: 25 ft. 11.5 in.
Height (ft.): 8
Wing area (sq. ft.): 296.5
Wing loading (lbs./hp): 10.75
Seating capacity: 6
PERFORMANCE
Cruise speed (kts.): 182
Max speed (mph): 195
Range (sm): 600
Rate of climb (fpm): 1300
Service ceiling (ft.): 18,000
Landing speed (mph): 46
Source: Beechcraft Heritage Museum

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