First flight - 1937
1937
Beechcraft
Beechcraft Model 18 D18S
BE18Fora do escopo executivo · Aviação geral
Twin-Engine PistonDiscontinued1937–1969
Range
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MTOW
3,969 kg
Cruise
183 kt · 339 km/h
Seats
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Used price
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The Beechcraft Model 18 D18S is a twin-engine piston produced between 1937 and 1969. It has a cruise speed of 183 kt (339 km/h). In Brazil there is 1 active unit in the RAB-ANAC, excluding cancelled registrations.
Source: RAB-ANAC (data as of 11/10/2026) and Jet Tracker catalog (spec sheet reviewed on 10/9/2026).
Temporal identity
First flight
Jan 01, 1937
FAA cert.
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ANAC cert.
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Deliveries start
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Units produced
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Bimotor de motores radiais que fez história como transporte executivo pioneiro e cargueiro leve, inclusive na Força Aérea Brasileira. No Brasil restam poucos exemplares, hoje preservados como aeronaves de coleção. Teve uma das linhas de produção mais longas da aviação, de 1937 a 1969, com mais de 9 mil unidades somando versões civis e militares.
Detailed specs
Performance
- Power
- 2x 450 hp
- Engine
- Pratt & Whitney R-985 Wasp Junior
Cabin and comfort
Detailed specs pending
Avionics and engines
Detailed specs pending
Operating costs
Detailed specs pending
External dimensions
Detailed specs pending
Weights & fuel
- Maximum takeoff weight (MTOW)
- 3,969 kg
Cabin
Standard configuration
seats under review
Length
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Width
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Height
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Volume
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Baggage
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History
End of production - 1969
1969
Brazil Fleet
Lineage
Model with no documented lineage in the manufacturer's line.
Curiosities and highlights
Curated knowledge pending.
Registrations in Brazil
1 operational aircraft owned by companies in the ANAC registry (RAB). Each opens the profile with owner, operator, status and history.
Frequently asked questions
How fast is the Beechcraft Model 18 D18S?
Cruise speed is 183 kt, equivalent to 339 km/h.
How many Beechcraft Model 18 D18S are there in Brazil?
There is 1 active unit in the RAB-ANAC (data as of 11/10/2026): operational, mark reservation or suspended, excluding cancelled registrations.