Cessna 336 Skymaster
The Cessna Skymaster used a push-pull engine arrangement, with one propeller at the nose and another at the rear. This eliminated the asymmetric thrust normally associated with conventional twins after an engine failure. Its central thrust line makes it one of general aviation’s most recognisable designs.
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The original Skymaster had fixed landing gear; Cessna gave the following year's 337 retractable gear for extra speed.
Specifications
| Length | 9.1 m (30 ft) |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 11.2 m (37 ft) |
| Height | 2.8 m (9 ft) |
| Maximum passengers | 4 |
| Persons on board | 4 |
| Crew | 2 |
| Maximum take-off weight | 2 t |
| Range | 700 NM (1,296 km) |
| Maximum speed | 170 kt (315 km/h) |
| Stall speed | 52 kt (96 km/h) |
| Service ceiling | 17,000 ft (5,182 m) |
| Optimum ceiling | 17,000 ft (5,182 m) |
| Rate of climb | 1,300 ft/min (6.6 m/s) |
| Take-off distance | 241 m (791 ft) |
| Landing distance | 400 m (1,312 ft) |
| Fuel capacity | 350 l |
| Engines | 2x Continental O-360 |
| Units built | 195 |
Curated by CatchFlights from manufacturer documents, ICAO Doc 8643 and reference works; values are left out where no source could confirm them. Sources are listed on our credits page.
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